RRS Discovery & Discovery Point

RRS Discovery & Discovery Point

Dundee Heritage Trust

Overview

In 2000, RRS Discovery was officially designated as one of the most important historic ships in the United Kingdom.

She was named as part of the National Historic Ships Committee’s Core Collection of vessels of ‘pre-eminent national significance in terms of maritime heritage, historical association or innovation of technology’. Discovery fits all three categories of significance.

Dundee Heritage Trust proudly offers guests the chance to experience private dining on the RRS Discovery in the atmospheric mahogany panelled Officer’s Wardroom, where Captain Scott and his officers dined in Antarctica from 1901-1904. This is a truly magnificent and magical venue for any celebration.

  • Historic Ship
  • Five star visitor attraction
  • Dedicated conference space

Discovery Point is available as a stunning venue at the heart of Dundee’s waterfront regeneration.  Overlooking the RRS Discovery, the venue also benefits from a dedicated Conferences & Events team and world-class food and beverage.

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The Venue

Falcon Scott Suite & Terra Nova Room Combined

Room Capacity
Theatre 150
Classroom 0
Boardroom 30
Reception 100
Dinner 140
Dinner / Dance 80
U Shape 0
Cabaret 76

Falcon Scott Suite

Room Capacity
Theatre 130
Classroom 0
Boardroom 30
Reception 80
Dinner 100
Dinner / Dance 70
U Shape 0
Cabaret 56

Discovery Suite

Room Capacity
Theatre 60
Classroom 0
Boardroom 24
Reception 30
Dinner 24
Dinner / Dance 0
U Shape 0
Cabaret 35

Terra Nova Room

Room Capacity
Theatre 30
Classroom 0
Boardroom 12
Reception 0
Dinner 0
Dinner / Dance 0
U Shape 0
Cabaret 18

Shackleton Room

Room Capacity
Theatre 25
Classroom 0
Boardroom 12
Reception 0
Dinner 0
Dinner / Dance 0
U Shape 0
Cabaret 12

Wardroom on board RRS Discovery

Room Capacity
Dinner 14

Our commitment to accessibility

There is a variety of seating throughout the museum. Adapted toilets are available.

There are induction loops fitted to the audio displays. Within the exhibition galleries, light levels can vary.

Assistance dogs are admitted.

If you need assistance during your visit, staff members will be able to help you. Front-of-house teams wear grey t-shirts and orange lanyards. Members of our Education team are trained in basic Makaton.

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Free sanitary products are available in our bathrooms.

Our commitment to sustainability

We are committed to protect and share our local and global heritage for current and future generations.

Find out more about our Sustainability Strategy

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Our commitment to inclusion

Dundee Heritage Trust is an accredited Real Living Wage employer, supporting fair work and development opportunities for over 100 dedicated staff and volunteers, encouraging organisations in our supply chains to make their own Real Living Wage commitments and provide social value through local training and apprenticeships.

Our core organisational values

We are proud to be a Scottish Living Wage Employer

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Gift Ideas

We take pride in offering items made from wood from the Royal Research Ship Discovery and supporting independent makers, crafters, and designers throughout Scotland in our gift shop. Your purchase supports Dundee Heritage Trust's mission and local artists.

Distance to travel amenities

  • Dundee Airport - 2.1 miles (3.4 km) by car
  • Dundee Railway Station - 0.06 miles (96 metres) by foot
  • Dundee Bus Station - 0.6 miles (1 km) by foot
  • RRS Discovery at night backlit with purple lighting
  • Round table or cabaret set up for conference at Discovery Point
  • Canapes served at Discovery Point
  • Table for dinner set up at Discovery Point
  • View of Discovery Point and RRS Discovery
  • Boardroom meeting set up in the Discovery Suite

Reviews

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Anonymous
May 2024

Our guests thoroughly enjoyed the venue, the team who looked after us on the day were first class.

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