50 Ways to Xplore Dundee

this Christmas

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bus service level

arrangements over

the holiday

period

Bus Service & Travel Centre ArrangementsDate Travel Centre Hours Bus Service LevelsSaturday 23 December Sunday 24 December Monday 25 December Tuesday 26 December Wednesday 27 December to Friday 29 December Saturday 30 December Sunday 31 December Monday 1 January Tuesday 2 JanuaryWednesday 3 January

0900 - 1600 closed closed closed 1000 - 1600

1000 - 1600 closed closed closed 0900 - 1700

Normal (Saturday) service Normal (Sunday) service - see last buses below No service Sunday service - see last buses below Normal (weekday) service

Normal (Saturday) service Normal (Sunday) service - see last buses below No service Sunday service - see last buses below Normal (weekday) service resumes for 2018

Last Buses Home24 Dec 31 Dec

26 Dec 2 Jan

26 Dec 2 Jan

24 Dec 31 Dec

Services 1a/1bFull route (from City Centre)(1a) City Centre - St Marys (1b) City Centre - St Marys

2005 2035

2005 2035

Service 4

Full route (towards City Centre)(1a) St Marys - City Centre (1b) St Marys - City Centre

2105 2035

2005 2035

Full route (from City Centre) Full route (towards City Centre)(4) City Centre - Dryburgh (4) Dryburgh - City Centreno service

(9a) Barnhill - Ninewells

1931 1555

(10a) Ninewells - Barnhill

*please note: service 5 changes to services 9a/10a in the evening

2040 2010Full route (from Ninewells)

Part route (from City Centre)

(9a) City Centre - Ninewells (10a) City Centre - Barnhill

2126 2055

1949 2025

Part route (towards City Centre)

(10a) Ninewells - City Centre (9a) Barnhill - City Centre

2140 2131

2010 2101

Please note: these services will operate to a special schedule on Boxing Day & 2 January. See full timetable for details.

Full Outer Circle (clockwise)(9a) Barnhill - Barnhill

Full Outer Circle (anti-clockwise)(10a) Ninewells - Ninewells

no service

Services 5* | 9/10

1940 1710

2101 1918*

Services 15/17Full route (from Ninewells) Full route (towards Ninewells)

*Please note: the 1918 journey from Barnhill will run normal Outer Circle route as far as Whitfield (The Crescent).

(17) Ninewells - Whitfield 2018 1917 (17) Whitfield - Ninewells

Full route (towards Ninewells)

Part route (from City Centre) Part route (towards City Centre)(17) City Centre - Whitfield (17) City Centre - Ninewells

(17) Whitfield - City Centre (17) Ninewells - City Centre

2034 2059

1932 1930

2102 2118

1902 1917

2032 1902

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 31 Dec

26 Dec 2 Jan

26 Dec 2 Jan

24 Dec 31 Dec

Service 18Full route (from City Centre)(18) City Centre - Kirkton 2055 2055

Services 22/22a/22b

Full route (towards City Centre)(18) Kirkton - City Centre 2120 2120

(23) City Centre - Downfield (23) Downfield - City Centreno service no service

Services 30/31

Full route (from Ninewells) Full route (towards Ninewells)(22a) Ninewells - Craigowl (22a) Craigowl - Ninewells2037 2037 2056 2056

Part route (from City Centre) Part route (towards City Centre)(22a) City Centre - Craigowl (22) City Centre - Ninewells (22a) City - Strathmartine

2056 2118 2056

(22a) Craigowl - City Centre (22) Ninewells - City Centre (22a) Strathmartine - City

2056 2048

2126 2140 2120

2126 2110 2120

Service 23Full route (from City Centre) Full route (towards City Centre)

Services 28/29Full route (from Myrekirk/Ninewells) Full route (towards Myrekirk/Ninewells)(28) Myrekirk - Douglas (29) Ninewells - Douglas

(28) Douglas - Myrekirk (29) Douglas - Ninewells

2052 2022

1952 2022

2000 2030

2000 2030

Part route (from City Centre) Part route (towards City Centre)(28) City Centre - Douglas (28) City Centre - Myrekirk (29) City Centre - Ninewells

(28) Douglas - City Centre (28) Myrekirk - City Centre (29) Ninewells - City Centre

2114 2024 2054

2044 2024 2054

2130 2052 2122

2100 2052 2122

Full route (from Ninewells) Full route (towards Ninewells)(30) Ninewells - Fowlis (31) Ninewells - Fowlis

no service no service

(30) Fowlis - Ninewells (31) Fowlis - Ninewells

no service no service

Services 32/33Full route (from City Centre) Full route (towards City Centre)(32) City Centre - Fintry (33) City Centre - Whitfield

2114 2044

2014 1944

(32) Fintry - City Centre (33) Whitfield - City Centre

2136 2105

2036 2105

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

Services 137 | 138 | 139Full route (from City Centre) Full route (towards City Centre)(137) City - Strathmartine (138) City - Auchterhouse (139) City - Tealing

(137) Strathmartine - City (138) Auchterhouse - City (139) Tealing - City

no service no service no service

no service no service 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 Xplore Dundee this ChristmasThe 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 FaresWith 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)Offers unlimited travel all day across our network. Plus, it's cheaper and quicker than buying single tickets every time you travel. Available on-bus from your driver

£3.80

A NEW ticket cheaper than buying separate Day Savers, which is ideal for keeping busy over the weekend. Available from 6pm on Friday and valid until last bus on Sunday

Young people (aged 16-18) can make the most of paying less when they travel by bus. We recently extended the availability of reduced fares to cover young people until their 19th birthday. To verify eligibility for this great value offer (equal to a third off adult prices), we require photo ID with date of birth clearly displayed.

Benefit from unlimited travel with all bus companies in & around Dundee with one smart ticket. Top up your smart-card on-bus

Heading out for the night? Then why not leave the car at home and let us be your designated driver? Available and valid from 6pm until last bus - any night of the week

Allows up to five people to hop on and off all out buses all day for as little as £1.60 each, which is ideal for a family or group of friends. Available on-bus from your driver

Group Saver

£8Weekend Saver Evening Saver

Travel Smart with ABCA Better Deal for Dundee's Young People

£7 £3

Adult (16+) Child (5-15)

ABCday£4.20 £2.90

ABCweek £14.50 £9.50

£2.85

£8.50Day Saver

Weekly Saver

Christmas Light NightFriday 24 November | from 4pm Lights switch-on at 6.45pmFriday 24 November | from 4pm Lights switch-on at 6.45pm

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.

West End Christmas Fortnight Saturday 25 November - Saturday 9 December Including everything from crafts to carols, this is a family event not to be missed

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'Drawn to Light' Projections (McManus Galleries) Saturday 25 November  |  7pm - 8:30pm A spectacular outdoor video and music display to celebrate the McManus Galleries' 150th anniversary

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Dundee Santa Dash Sunday 26 November 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 & Culture Dundee Santa Dash'

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Lochee Winter Festival  |  2, 6, 9 & 16 December Santa and his helpers will be in his High Street grotto on Saturdays, and the Lochee lights will brighten up the winter sky at 7pm on Wednesday 6 December

Festive Fun Workshop (McManus Galleries) Saturday 2 December | from 12pm Work with creative elves to make lots of special gifts and lovely decorations for the festive season

Whitfield Winter Wonderland (The Crescent) Tuesday 5 December | from 5:30pm Our special Santa Bus will run from the Longhaugh lights switch-on to the fun-filled family event

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Broughty Ferry Family Day Sunday 10 December  |  12pm - 4pm Hop on board the land train around The Ferry before visiting Santa's grotto 

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For this event, services in and around the City Centre will be diverted from 10am - 12pm. Visit xploredundee.com for details

Microscope Marvels (Mills Observatory) Visit dundeecity.gov.uk for dates & times An exciting, interactive installation to uncover the marvels of the miniature world

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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Winter Planetarium (Mills Observatory) Fridays 1 & 8 December | 7pm, 7:45pm, 8:30pm, 9:15pm Take a virtual tour of the Milky Way & other galaxies ... but not the ones from your selection box!

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

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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.

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Broughty Ferry (Brook Street) The weather may not be ideal for a trip down to the beach ... but it's the perfect time of year to take a wander and peruse the shops and cafes of The Ferry

Black Friday  |  Friday 24 November This discounted shopping day is the latest tradition to be imported from across the Atlantic - kicking off the Christmas shopping season with great offers

Christmas ShoppingChristmas Shopping

Late Nights at the Overgate Thursdays 7, 14 & 21 December 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

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

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Supermarket 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 ASDA 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 Tesco Kingsway   1a/1b | 22 Tesco South Road   9/10 | 29

Kingsway Retail Park Including everything from Tesco & Toys R Us, to PC World and Boots. Buses are within walking distance from Kings Cross Road and Strathmartine Road

Milton of Craigie Retail Park Perfect if you're looking for interesting items to use as stocking fillers, or picking up a Secret Santa gift

Trip & Collect Why pay lots of delivery charges when you can 'click & collect' for free? Hop on the bus into town with a Day Saver - all your deliveries for just £3.80!

Gallagher Retail Park Hop on the bus to Blackscroft and nip round the corner to peruse products in DW Sports, TK Maxx, Matalan, M&S, Mothercare and Next

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The Rocket Man Friday 24 November  |  8pm A flamboyant, musical tribute to Elton John at Whitehall Theatre

Mac & Mabel  |  Wednesday 22 - Saturday 25 November  |  various times Combining fact and fiction, this spectacular performance promises a heady mix of romance and comedy at Gardyne Theatre. Billed as 'pure entertainment!', enjoy a whimsical story and an outstanding music score

Dundee Symphony Orchestra  |  Saturday 25 November  |  7.30pm Caird Hall plays host to an autumn concert featuring Brahms' Academic Festival Overture. Leave the car at home and let us be your designated driver if you're heading into town for an evening of classical music

The Magic of Motown Saturday 25 November  |  8pm The 'biggest part of the year' is coming back to Whitehall Theatre

Dick Whittington A family panto at the Starlight Showrooms (Guthrie Street). Visit dundeebox.co.uk for dates & times

Cinderella  |  Visit dundeebox.co.uk for various dates & times Gardyne Theatre will come to life with this truly traditional panto. Follow Cinderella as she goes from rags to riches in a tale brought together with magic, music and mayhem - but will she find her Prince Charming?

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Stepping into Christmas Saturday 2 December  |  2pm & 7pm An exciting showcase of song and dance at Whitehall Theatre

A Christmas Carol  |  visit dundeerep.co.uk for various dates & times Capture the magic of the season with a tale of redemption in this classic performance at Dundee's Rep Theatre, brought to you by an excellent ensemble cast. Complete with detailed design and lively music

University of Dundee Winter Concert  |  Saturday 2 December  |  7.30pm The university choirs and orchestra present a wide variety of music fromthroughout the ages at Caird Hall, wrapping up with what they're billing as a 'musiological journey through the Twelve Days of Christmas'

Bolshoi: The Nutcracker Sunday 3 December  |  3pm Enchantment at the DCA - truly a treasure not to be missed

Sleeping Beauty The pantomime of your dreams at Gardyne Theatre. For dates & times, visit dundeebox.co.uk

Aladdin  |  Visit dundeebox.co.uk for various dates & times The Downfield Music Society presents a laughter-filled family show at Whitehall Theatre - complete with slapstick comedy and lively songs. So whether you're nine or ninety, this is the show for the young at heart

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Pete & Tink On Ice Saturday 16 December  |  11:30am, 3pm & 4.30pm A show with a twist ... and a turn ... and lots of other ice-skating acrobatics at Dundee Ice Arena

RSNO The Snowman | Thursday 21 December | 7.30pm The Caird Hall invites you to join their traditional Yule- tide celebration, featuring a fun, musical flight to the North Pole with this classic Christmas film

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

Rock the Halls  |  Saturday 23 December  |  7.30pm A festive feast for the ears at Whitehall Theatre is the perfect party for getting in the mood ahead of the big day, featuring everyone's favourite hits

Beat Generator Live   |  Throughout December Dundee's premier live-band venue will host a series of great gigs, with tributes ranging from Fleetwood Mac to Pink Floyd. Find events at beatgenerator.co.uk

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Winter Cinema Releases Services 15/17 | 28/29 to Odeon Services 9/10 | 28 to Cineworld (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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Family Days OutFamily Days Out Dundee Science Centre

A journey of discovery awaits, with lots of great exhibitions to learn from. The team of scientists will show you everything from planets & dinosaurs to construction and electronics.

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

Verdant Works  |  West Henderson Wynd History is brought to life in this immersive setting, highlighting Dundee's heritage as a textile city

McManus Galleries Dundee's history & art museum is still celebrating its 150th year, with lots of fascinating things to see

Olympia Leisure Centre Summer feels like it was so long ago, but you can still dive 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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We run a variety of special tours across Scotland 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 Edinburgh 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 to the Livingston Designer Outlet and a weekend shopping trip to Newcastle & Gretna Green, where you're sure to find the perfect presents for all the family.For more details or to book, visit www.nxdiscovrit.com

Coach Tours

Friday 2 February 2018 All the glitz, sparkle and dazzle of the nation's favourite show, with tickets from Dundee for just £76. Prices have been frozen from 2017 - book now!

Newcastle & Gretna Green Friday 1 - Sunday 3 December Tickets from Dundee for £176.45, including a stay at the George  Washington Mercure hotel

Livingston Designer Outlet Sunday 10 December Tickets from Dundee for just £16, plus a special 10% discount voucher for those who travel with us!

Wicked, The Musical Saturday 19 May 2018 Tickets from Dundee for £50.50, with a chance to have a look round Edinburgh before the show begins