Discovery Point, Dundee

Name: Discovery Point
Address: Discovery Quay, Dundee, DD1 4XA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1382 309060

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Discovery Point (address: Discovery Quay) is a place located in Dundee (Scotland kingdom) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 16 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 56°27'26"N latitude and 2°58'4"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Discovery Point is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Dundee (train, 3 min walk), Caird Hall (bus, 5 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: V&A Dundee (museum, 2 min walk), Caird Hall (concerts and shows, 6 min walk), Dundee Parish Church (church, 7 min walk).

Coordinates: 56°27'26"N, 2°58'4"W

Address

Discovery QuayDundee DD1 4XA United Kingdom

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+44 1382 309060

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Nearby attractions include: V&A Dundee, Overgate Centre, Wellgate Centre, Tannadice Park.

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Museum
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Shopping, Shopping centre
Overgate Centre, Dundee
7 min walk • The Overgate Centre is a shopping centre in Dundee, Scotland. Built in the 1960s to replace buildings erected in the 18th and 19th centuries, most of the original structure was demolished and redeveloped from 1998 to 2000.
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Shopping, Shopping centre
Wellgate Centre, Dundee
13 min walk • The Wellgate Shopping Centre is one of the two main shopping centres located in the city centre of Dundee, Scotland, the other being the Overgate Centre.
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Sport venue, Sport, Football
Tannadice Park, Dundee
31 min walk • Tannadice Park, usually referred to as Tannadice, is a football stadium in Dundee, Scotland. It is the home ground of Dundee United F.C. who have played at Tannadice since the club was founded as Dundee Hibernian in 1909.
~1900 ftNW
Cemetery
The Howff, Dundee
10 min walk • The Howff is a burial ground in the city of Dundee, Scotland. Established in 1564, it has one of the most important collections of tombstones in Scotland, and is protected as a category A listed building. The majority of graves face exactly due east.
0.8 miNW
Forts and castles
Dudhope Castle, Dundee
21 min walk • Dudhope Castle is an extended late medieval tower house located on the southern face of Dundee Law in Dundee, Scotland.
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Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
The McManus, Dundee
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~1420 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee
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Synagogue
Dundee Synagogue, Dundee
26 min walk • Dundee Synagogue in Dundee, Scotland was the place of worship of the Tayside and Fife Jewish Community, which was established in 1878 under its former name of the Dundee Hebrew Congregation.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Verdant Works, Dundee
17 min walk • Verdant Works, also known as Scotland's Jute Museum, is a former jute mill in the Blackness area of Dundee, Scotland. It was purchased in 1991 by the Dundee Heritage Trust.
~1540 ftW
Museum, Visitor center, Science museum
Dundee Science Centre, Dundee
8 min walk • Dundee Science Centre is a science centre located in Dundee, Scotland, and a part of the Scottish Science Centres Network. It is a registered charity under Scottish law. It is funded by the public and donations from local corporate sponsors.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Discovery Point open?

Discovery Point is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Discovery Point?

Nearby attractions include V&A Dundee, Dundee (2 min walk), Caird Hall, Dundee (6 min walk), Dundee Parish Church, Dundee (7 min walk), Steeple Church, Dundee (7 min walk).

How to get to Discovery Point by public transport?

The nearest stations to Discovery Point:

Train

Dundee (3 min walk)

Bus

Caird Hall • Lines: 16 (5 min walk)
Whitehall Street • Lines: 16 (6 min walk)