The Royal Research Ship (RRS), Discovery is moored at Discovery Point in Dundee and open for visitor tours. Built in the city in 1900, RRS Discovery was the ship, which carried Captain Scott on his first expedition across the Antarctic. She was constructed in Dundee and returned home in 1986.
Do you have to book Discovery Dundee?
Admission Information
You don’t have to pre-book tickets, but if you would like to make a booking online, you can do. Alternatively, you can buy tickets on the day when you arrive at Discovery Point or our sister museum Verdant Works.
Is RRS Discovery Open?
Opening Hours
RRS Discovery is temporarily closed.
Where in Scotland is the ship Discovery?
Dundee
Discovery Point, Dundee
On 28 March 1986, Discovery left London aboard the cargo ship Happy Mariner to make her journey home to the city that built her. She arrived on the River Tay on 3 April. Moved to a custom built dock in 1992, Discovery is now the centrepiece of Dundee’s visitor attraction Discovery Point.
Are dogs allowed at Discovery Dundee?
Hi, only assistance dogs are allowed in the museum and on board the Discovery.
How much is it to go on the Discovery Dundee?
The following overview lists the admission prices and various discounts and discount codes for a visit to Discovery Point and RRS Discovery in Dundee.
Ticket prices & discounts.
| Adults | £11.50 |
|---|---|
| Children | £6.40 |
| Reduced | £8.95 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £32.00 |
Do you have to pay to go to Discovery Park?
Park Fees:
$6 Vehicle. $12 Vehicles with Trailer (ex. Boat or Horse) or RV. $24 Bus.
Where could you visit the ship RRS Discovery?
Discovery Point
Discovery Point is home to RRS Discovery – Made in Dundee | Designed for Adventure. This award-winning visitor attraction tells the story of the iconic ship ‘Discovery’ from her beginnings in Dundee, her amazing Antarctic expedition with Captain Scott and her voyages and uses thereafter.
What was Captain Scott’s ship called?
The Terra Nova
The Terra Nova was built in 1884 as a whaling ship but first found fame as the relief ship for Scott’s ‘Discovery’ expedition in 1903 and a couple of years later rescued members of the American Ziegler Polar Expedition. But her primary claim to fame like Scott’s rests mainly on his second expedition.
Who sailed in the Discovery ship in Dundee?
In 1901 Captain Robert Falcon Scott set sail in the tall ship Discovery. As part of the epic voyage Scott and his men spent two long harsh winters frozen into the crushing Antarctic ice. Discovery returned home in 1904 to a hero’s welcome and a place in maritime history.
What is Dundee famous?
1) Dundee is known for jute, jam, journalism…
Often used to create twine or rope, so much of it was being produced that the city was briefly nicknamed “jutepolis” until the trade shifted to India from the late 1800s. Next, Dundee developed a reputation as a creator of fruit jams.
Was Titanic built in Scotland?
The Titanic was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard, on Queen’s Island, Belfast, Ireland.
Did the Vikings find Scotland?
Few records have survived to show the early years of Norse settlement in Scotland. But it appears that around the late eighth century, the Vikings began to settle in the Northern Isles of Scotland, the Shetlands, and Orkneys.
What is there to do in Dundee with dogs?
Activities & Things to Do
- Enjoy The People’s Park.
- Discover The Tay Estuary.
- Count The Statues In Dundee.
- Step Back in Time at Culzean Castle.
- Learn The History Of The Declaration Of Arbroath.
- Follow The Woodland Trail Around Crombie Country Park.
- Hike Through Lomond Hills National Park.
Can I carry my dog in B&Q?
Only Guide Dogs and Assistance Dogs are currently allowed in B&Q stores. What is B&Q’s returns and refunds policy? Read our 90 days returns policy on our Returns and Refunds page.
Can you take dogs into Eden?
Dogs can enjoy miles of outdoor paths at Eden, but are not allowed in children’s play areas, the Biomes or other undercover areas, apart from the Visitor Centre (including the ticketing hall and shop) and the Core.
Do you have to pay for the Discovery Museum?
Welcome. You do not need to book and entry is free, donations are welcome. We want to make sure your visit is as safe and enjoyable as possible: Our staff will continue to give visitors extra space and we encourage visitors to respect others’ space.
Is the V and A in Dundee free?
Lucky for all, admission to the V&A Dundee is free. You can enter the museum and explore certain exhibition spaces completely free of charge.
What is the life expectancy in Dundee?
Dundee City has a male life expectancy at birth of 73.9 years and a female life expectancy of 79.4 years. This is the second lowest behind Glasgow City when compared to other cities shown in the graph below.
How long of a hike is Discovery Park?
The Discovery Park Loop Trail is a designated National Recreation Trail, 2.8 miles long with an elevation change of just 140 feet.
Where do you walk in Discovery Park?
Top trails (8)
- Discovery Park and Lighthouse Loop Trail. Easy• 4.6(4406)
- Loop Trail via West Emerson Street Entrance.
- South Beach Trail.
- Birds Nest and Lookout Beach.
- Discovery Park Extended Loop Trail.
- West Point Lighthouse to Discovery East Lot.
- North Beach and Hidden Valley Loop.
- South Beach and Hidden Valley Loop Trail.