50 Ways to Xplore this Christmas

de: o insi Als el ice lev s serv r bu ts ove emen rrang a liday the ho period Service & Travel Centre Arrangements Date Travel Centre Hours Bus Service Levels Saturday 23 December 0900 - 1600 Normal (Saturday) service Sunday 24 December closed Normal (Sunday) service - see last below Monday 25 December closed No service Tuesday 26 December closed Sunday service - see last buses below Wednesday 27 December 1000 - 1600 Normal (weekday) service to Friday 29 December Saturday 30 December 1000 - 1600 Normal (Saturday) service Sunday 31 December closed Normal (Sunday) service - see last buses below Monday 1 January closed No service Tuesday 2 January closed Sunday service - see last buses below Wednesday 3 January 0900 - 1700 Normal (weekday) service resumes for 2018 Last Buses Home 24 Dec 26 Dec 24 Dec 26 Dec 31 Dec 2 Jan 31 Dec 2 Jan Services 1a/1b Full route (from City Centre) Full route (towards City Centre) (1a) City Centre - St Marys 2005 2005 (1a) St Marys - City Centre 2105 2005 (1b) City Centre - St Marys 2035 2035 (1b) St Marys - City Centre 2035 2035

Service 4 Full route (from City Centre) Full route (towards City Centre) (4) City Centre - Dryburgh no service (4) Dryburgh - City Centre no service

Services 5* | 9/10 *please note: service 5 changes to services 9a/10a in the evening Full Outer Circle (clockwise) Full Outer Circle (anti-clockwise) (9a) Barnhill - Barnhill 1931 1555 (10a) - Ninewells 1940 1710 Full route (towards Ninewells) Full route (from Ninewells) (9a) Barnhill - Ninewells 2101 1918* (10a) Ninewells - Barnhill 2040 2010 *Please note: the 1918 journey from Barnhill will run normal Outer Circle route as far as Whitfield (The Crescent).

Part route (from City Centre) Part route (towards City Centre) (9a) City Centre - Ninewells 2126 1949 (10a) Ninewells - City Centre 2140 2010 (10a) City Centre - Barnhill 2055 2025 (9a) Barnhill - City Centre 2131 2101 Please note: these services will operate to a special schedule on Boxing Day & 2 January. See full timetable for details.

Services 15/17 Full route (from Ninewells) Full route (towards Ninewells) (17) Ninewells - Whitfield 2018 1917 (17) Whitfield - Ninewells 2032 1902 Part route (from City Centre) Part route (towards City Centre) (17) City Centre - Whitfield 2034 1932 (17) Whitfield - City Centre 2102 1902 (17) City Centre - Ninewells 2059 1930 (17) Ninewells - City Centre 2118 1917 Please note: service 15 will operate two additional morning journeys on Boxing Day & 2 January. These will depart the City Centre at 0804 and 0834. 24 Dec 26 Dec 24 Dec 26 Dec 31 Dec 2 Jan 31 Dec 2 Jan Service 18 Full route (from City Centre) Full route (towards City Centre) (18) City Centre - Kirkton 2055 2055 (18) Kirkton - City Centre 2120 2120

Services 22/22a/22b Full route (from Ninewells) Full route (towards Ninewells) (22a) Ninewells - Craigowl 2037 2037 (22a) Craigowl - Ninewells 2056 2056 Part route (from City Centre) Part route (towards City Centre) (22a) City Centre - Craigowl 2056 2056 (22a) Craigowl - City Centre 2126 2126 (22) City Centre - Ninewells 2118 2048 (22) Ninewells - City Centre 2140 2110 (22a) City - Strathmartine 2056 (22a) Strathmartine - City 2120 2120

Service 23 Full route (from City Centre) Full route (towards City Centre) (23) City Centre - Downfield no service (23) Downfield - City Centre no service

Services 28/29 Full route (from Myrekirk/Ninewells) Full route (towards Myrekirk/Ninewells) (28) Myrekirk - Douglas 2052 1952 (28) Douglas - Myrekirk 2000 2000 (29) Ninewells - Douglas 2022 2022 (29) Douglas - Ninewells 2030 2030 Part route (from City Centre) Part route (towards City Centre) (28) City Centre - Douglas 2114 2044 (28) Douglas - City Centre 2130 2100 (28) City Centre - Myrekirk 2024 2024 (28) Myrekirk - City Centre 2052 2052 (29) City Centre - Ninewells 2054 2054 (29) Ninewells - City Centre 2122 2122

Services 30/31 Full route (from Ninewells) Full route (towards Ninewells) (30) Ninewells - Fowlis no service (30) Fowlis - Ninewells no service (31) Ninewells - Fowlis no service (31) Fowlis - Ninewells no service

Services 32/33 Full route (from City Centre) Full route (towards City Centre) (32) City Centre - Fintry 2114 2014 (32) Fintry - City Centre 2136 2036 (33) City Centre - Whitfield 2044 1944 (33) Whitfield - City Centre 2105 2105

Service 51 Full route (from City Centre) Full route (towards City Centre) (51) City Centre - Fowlis Sunday service (51) Fowlis - City Centre Sunday service

Services 137 | 138 | 139 Full route (from City Centre) Full route (towards City Centre) (137) City - Strathmartine no service (137) Strathmartine - City no service (138) City - Auchterhouse no service (138) Auchterhouse - City no service (139) City - Tealing no service (139) Tealing - City no service

Buses will operate according to Sunday timetables on the above dates. For full details of daytime journeys, please see the full timetable leaflets; these are available online at xploredundee.com or from our Travel Centre. 50 Ways to this Christmas The most wonderful time of the year will soon be upon us again! There will be plenty to see and do in our little city as the big day approaches - so hop on your local bus with a great value ticket to discover Dundee this winter.

We've put together this special festive guide, and we're sure you will find something the whole family will enjoy this holiday season. From plays and pantomimes, to markets and craft fairs - this is a vibrant list of exciting events and affordable activities. Of course, everything included is fully accessible by our city-wide bus network. This booklet is your go-to guide for all things Christmas in Dundee! Merry Christmas from all of us at Xplore!

Festive Fares With lots of great value tickets to choose from, and a network of fast, frequent buses across the city, it's easier than ever to Xplore Dundee. There's bound to be a ticket that's just right for you!

Day Saver (Adult) Group Saver Offers unlimited travel all day Allows up to five people to hop on across our network. Plus, it's and off all out buses all day for as £3.80 cheaper and quicker than buying little as £1.60 each, which is ideal for single tickets every time you travel. £8 a family or group of friends. Available on-bus from your driver Available on-bus from your driver

Weekend Saver Evening Saver A NEW ticket cheaper than buying Heading out for the night? Then why separate Day Savers, which is ideal not leave the car at home and let us for keeping busy over the weekend. be your designated driver? £7 Available from 6pm on Friday and £3 Available and valid from 6pm until valid until last bus on Sunday last bus - any night of the week

A Better Deal for Dundee's Young People Travel Smart with ABC Young people (aged 16-18) can make Benefit from unlimited travel with .85 the most of paying less when they all bus companies in & around £2 travel by bus. We recently extended Dundee with one smart ticket. Day Saver the availability of reduced fares to Top up your smart-card on-bus cover young people until their 19th ABCday ABCweek .50 birthday. To verify eligibility for this £8 great value offer (equal to a third off Adult (16+) £4.20 £14.50 Weekly Saver adult prices), we require photo ID with date of birth clearly displayed. Child (5-15) £2.90 £9.50 Christmas Light Night Friday 24 November | from 4pm Lights switch-on at 6.45pm

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A full programme of fun family events will bring Dundee City Centre to life, kicking off the festive season with an event that is bigger, brighter and better than ever before! A wonderful weekend of celebrations will take place, which every Dundonian is encouraged to head down and enjoy.

We will have extra buses and staff on hand for this Christmas extravaganza, ready to help you and your family get there and head home again. To accommodate the winter market at Slessor Gardens, Shore Terrace will be closed, therefore our buses will be diverted. Please visit xploredundee.com, our Travel Centre or follow our social media channels (@XploreDundeeBus) for full details.

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'Drawn to Light' Projections (McManus Galleries) West End Christmas Fortnight Saturday 25 November | 7pm - 8:30pm Saturday 25 November - Saturday 9 December A spectacular outdoor video and music display to Including everything from crafts to carols, this is a celebrate the McManus Galleries' 150th anniversary family event not to be missed Dundee Santa Dash Sunday 26 November 1a/1b 5 9/10 15/17 18 22 28/29 32/33 Starts 10:30am

Helping to raise money for the ARCHIE foundation, this is the first 'Santa Dash' event to be held in Dundee.

We're offering participants in costume free travel to and from the special event!

To sign up, google 'Leisure & For this event, services in and around the Culture Dundee Santa Dash' City Centre will be diverted from 10am - 12pm. Visit xploredundee.com for details

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Festive Fun Workshop (McManus Galleries) Whitfield Winter Wonderland (The Crescent) Saturday 2 December | from 12pm Tuesday 5 December | from 5:30pm Work with creative elves to make lots of special gifts Our special Santa Bus will run from the Longhaugh and lovely decorations for the festive season lights switch-on to the fun-filled family event

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Lochee Winter Festival | 2, 6, 9 & 16 December Broughty Ferry Family Day Santa and his helpers will be in his High Street grotto Sunday 10 December | 12pm - 4pm on Saturdays, and the lights will brighten up Hop on board the land train around The Ferry before the winter sky at 7pm on Wednesday 6 December visiting Santa's grotto Meet Santa and the Animals (Camperdown Park) Weekends in December | 11am - 3pm A traditional family visit to see Santa Claus and wish the animals of Camperdown a merry Christmas

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The Maritime Quarter (McManus Galleries) Throughout November & December | from 10am A popular exhibition highlighting the rich maritime and our links to the wider world

Going somewhere? So are we! Whether it's visiting family and friends over the festive period or a trip out to the cinema, why not make the most of the full Xplore Dundee network?

We run fast, frequent services all over the city - and offer great value tickets too.

If you're hopping around the town, save money with our £7 Weekend Saver - valid from 6pm Friday til last bus Sunday.

Microscope Marvels () Winter Planetarium (Mills Observatory) Visit dundeecity.gov.uk for dates & times Fridays 1 & 8 December | 7pm, 7:45pm, 8:30pm, 9:15pm An exciting, interactive installation to uncover the Take a virtual tour of the Milky Way & other galaxies marvels of the miniature world ... but not the ones from your selection box!

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Broughty Ferry (Brook Street) Black Friday | Friday 24 November The weather may not be ideal for a trip down to the This discounted shopping day is the latest tradition to beach ... but it's the perfect time of year to take a be imported from across the Atlantic - kicking off the wander and peruse the shops and cafes of The Ferry Christmas shopping season with great offers

Late Nights at the Overgate Thursdays 7, 14 & 21 December any service Open until 9pm

Grab some great gifts, with a variety of brands available to delight everyone. And why not take a break from the hustle and bustle of shopping with a relaxing bite to eat?

Santagram Create a quirky video postcard with Santa to send a message of Christmas cheer!

Christmas Market | Throughout December A warm & decorated marquee will spring up in City Square, offering a fantastic array of hand-made items from around the world and nearer to home

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Small Business Saturday | Saturday 2 December Why not take the opportunity to support a small city centre shop or two as part of your gift-gathering? A great way to find a present that's a little different Stock Up On the big day itself, dinner is the main event. Our network offers connections to super- markets all over the city.

ASDA Kirkton 9/10 | 18 | 23 Milton 15/17 | 28/29 ASDA Myrekirk 28 M&S Food Hall 5 | 9/10 M&S Broughty Ferry 5 | 9/10 Morrisons 32/33 Sainsbury's 9/10 | 28/29 Kingsway 1a/1b | 22 Tesco South Road 9/10 | 29

1a/1b 9/10 22 15/17 28/29 Kingsway Retail Park Including everything from Tesco & Toys R Us, to PC Milton of Craigie Retail Park World and Boots. Buses are within walking distance Perfect if you're looking for interesting items to use from Kings Cross Road and Strathmartine Road as stocking fillers, or picking up a Secret Santa gift

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Gallagher Retail Park Trip & Collect Hop on the bus to Blackscroft and nip round the Why pay lots of delivery charges when you can 'click corner to peruse products in DW Sports, TK Maxx, & collect' for free? Hop on the bus into town with a Matalan, M&S, Mothercare and Next Day Saver - all your deliveries for just £3.80! 22 5 9/10

The Rocket Man Mac & Mabel | Wednesday 22 - Saturday 25 November | various times Friday 24 November | 8pm Combining fact and fiction, this spectacular performance promises a A flamboyant, musical tribute to heady mix of romance and comedy at Gardyne Theatre. Billed as 'pure Elton John at Whitehall Theatre entertainment!', enjoy a whimsical story and an outstanding music score

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Dundee Symphony Orchestra | Saturday 25 November | 7.30pm The Magic of Motown plays host to an autumn concert featuring Brahms' Academic Saturday 25 November | 8pm Festival Overture. Leave the car at home and let us be your designated The 'biggest part of the year' is driver if you're heading into town for an evening of classical music coming back to Whitehall Theatre

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Dick Whittington Cinderella | Visit dundeebox.co.uk for various dates & times A family panto at the Starlight Gardyne Theatre will come to life with this truly traditional panto. Follow Showrooms (Guthrie Street). Visit Cinderella as she goes from rags to riches in a tale brought together with dundeebox.co.uk for dates & times magic, music and mayhem - but will she find her Prince Charming? 22 5 9/10 17

Stepping into Christmas A Christmas Carol | visit dundeerep.co.uk for various dates & times Saturday 2 December | 2pm & 7pm Capture the magic of the season with a tale of redemption in this classic An exciting showcase of song and performance at Dundee's Rep Theatre, brought to you by an excellent dance at Whitehall Theatre ensemble cast. Complete with detailed design and lively music

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University of Dundee Winter Concert | Saturday 2 December | 7.30pm Bolshoi: The Nutcracker The university choirs and orchestra present a wide variety of music from Sunday 3 December | 3pm throughout the ages at Caird Hall, wrapping up with what they're billing Enchantment at the DCA - truly a as a 'musiological journey through the Twelve Days of Christmas' treasure not to be missed

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Sleeping Beauty Aladdin | Visit dundeebox.co.uk for various dates & times The pantomime of your dreams The Downfield Music Society presents a laughter-filled family show at at Gardyne Theatre. For dates & Whitehall Theatre - complete with slapstick comedy and lively songs. So times, visit dundeebox.co.uk whether you're nine or ninety, this is the show for the young at heart 57/59 any 9/10 28 ABC service

Pete & Tink On Ice RSNO The Snowman | Thursday 21 December | 7.30pm Saturday 16 December | 11:30am, 3pm & 4.30pm The Caird Hall invites you to join their traditional Yule- A show with a twist ... and a turn ... and lots of other tide celebration, featuring a fun, musical flight to the ice-skating acrobatics at North Pole with this classic Christmas film

If you're heading out to enjoy yourself, leave the car at home and let us Christmas Nights Out be your designated driver - hop on with our £3 Evening Saver!

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Rock the Halls | Saturday 23 December | 7.30pm Beat Generator Live | Throughout December A festive feast for the ears at Whitehall Theatre is Dundee's premier live-band venue will host a series the perfect party for getting in the mood ahead of of great gigs, with tributes ranging from Fleetwood the big day, featuring everyone's favourite hits Mac to Pink Floyd. Find events at beatgenerator.co.uk Winter Cinema Releases Services 15/17 | 28/29 to Odeon Services 9/10 | 28 to (or services 57/59 with ABC)

Daddy's Home 2 Friday 10 November

Justice League Friday 17 November

Star Wars Episode 8 (The Last Jedi) Friday 15 December

Jumanji Wednesday 20 December

Pitch Perfect 3 Friday 22 December

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Learning is made fun at the Science Centre, with an array of immersive and interactive activities to get stuck into! dundeesciencecentre.org.uk

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McManus Galleries Olympia Leisure Centre Dundee's history & art museum is still celebrating its Summer feels like it was so long ago, but you can still dive 150th year, with lots of fascinating things to see into the fun of the pool and fly down the flumes

RRS Discovery Dundee's iconic Discovery Ship was recently refurbished and holds its place at the heart of our city's waterfront

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Verdant Works | West Henderson Wynd History is brought to life in this immersive setting, highlighting Dundee's heritage as a textile city Coach Tours We run a variety of special tours across which could make a great Christmas gift! Coaches will head to the Strictly Come Dancing tour in Glasgow in February, and we're also running a shop & show trip to see Wicked at the Playhouse in May. Save your seats with a 20% deposit at our Travel Centre today! In the lead-up to Christmas, we're also putting on a trip Friday 2 February 2018 to the Livingston Designer Outlet and a weekend All the glitz, sparkle and dazzle of the nation's favourite shopping trip to Newcastle & Gretna Green, where show, with tickets from Dundee for just £76. Prices you're sure to find the perfect presents for all the family. have been frozen from 2017 - book now! For more details or to book, visit www.nxdiscovrit.com

Newcastle & Gretna Green Livingston Designer Outlet Wicked, The Musical Friday 1 - Sunday 3 December Sunday 10 December Saturday 19 May 2018 Tickets from Dundee for £176.45, Tickets from Dundee for just £16, Tickets from Dundee for £50.50, including a stay at the George plus a special 10% discount voucher with a chance to have a look round Washington Mercure hotel for those who travel with us! Edinburgh before the show begins