The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
There’s much to discover in the City of Discovery
Dundee is rapidly changing and there’s never been a better time to get to know this transforming city than now.
Take a stroll along the waterfront and take in the impressive new V&A Museum as it prepares to open later this year, or take the time to stop and find out about Dundee’s history of exploration at Discovery Point just next door.
Head for the city centre and keep an eye out for some of the iconic characters from Dundee’s famous comics.
Dundee Science Centre is the perfect place to spend a rainy day, with plenty of opportunities to find out about the world and how it works.
The city boasts a spectacular location on the banks of the River Tay and there is no better place to appreciate its situation than from the top of the Law. Tire the kids out and amaze them with the views over the river and its iconic bridges.
If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, head for Camperdown Park, where you might want to take the kids for a picnic, enjoy the fantastic play facilities or visit the animals in Camperdown Zoo.
Make a beeline for the McManus Galleries where there is plenty for curious minds to explore, or find out more about the history of Dundee’s Jute Industry at the Verdant Works.
From Saturday March 31, The Verdant Works will also be home to an exhibition of work by local artist Laura Darling whose first solo exhibition, Patterns of Migration focusses on the lives of women who have come to call Dundee their home. Younger visitors will also enjoy an Easter Bunny Trail running at the venue this weekend.
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Dundee events
Fun for free Get along to the Wellgate Centre for a spot of Lego building next week, the eggciting Make and Take event takes place from April 4 to 8.
Children up to age 12 are invited to make and take home their very own seasonal bunny, Easter chick, unicorn or racing car.
Look out for the workshops on level two of the shopping centre (11am to 4pm Wednesday to Saturday and noon to 4pm Sunday) or visit www. wellgatedundee.co.uk to find out more.
Release your inner explorer
Discovery Point You might be forgiven for thinking that we have all been residing in Antarctica this winter, but the family-friendly, interactive exhibits at Discovery Point will let you gain an insight into the life of an explorer in this most inhospitable part of the world. Get up close to artefacts from the Discovery’s captain Robert Falcon Scott and explore the new multipurpose learning and activity space for yourself.
www.rrsdiscovery.com Theatre adventures The Dundee Rep Children’s Festival kicks off on Easter Monday and runs until April 17, offering a fantastic range of fun-filled family activities for the Easter Holidays.
The festival of storytelling and drama features six productions for children of all ages including Four Go Wild in Wellies on April 13, a show for kids aged three to five years form Indepen-dance4, featuring bobble hats, scarves, tents and lots of fun in wellies!
On April 7, Little Fawn Caravan presents Feature Comforts, a puppet show in a caravan set in Tay Square.
Find out about all the events in the Children’s Festival at www.dundeerep.co.uk/events/family Get active There’s no excuse for sitting on the sofa this Easter, with so many great free activies available right on our doorsteps in Dundee. Did you know that anyone who cycles to their local Leisure and Culture Dundee swim centre can claim a free swim until April 19.
All you need to do is show a selfie as proof that you have arrived on your bike! Find out more about Pedal to the Pool here www.leisureandculturedundee.com/ pedal-pool-offer
Dundee’s ParkLives Easter programme also has a packed programme of great fun outdoor activites at parks all over the city including, messy play, park rangers and much more.
Visit www.facebook.com/ ParkLivesDundee to find out more.