Bluestone has today announced the opening date for its £7million Dome – a groundbreaking ‘giant umbrella’.

William McNamara, CEO and Founder of Bluestone said: “This is the first of its kind in the UK creating an additional 55 jobs and will boost the local economy by more than £21m over 10 years”.

Created with the help of a multitude of Welsh companies, in line with Bluestone’s track record of supporting local suppliers, Serendome will open to guests on July 19 2019.

The company says it represents a significant investment in the future of Wales’ tourism.

The 7,000sqm area beneath the umbrella, which measures 116m high and 77m wide, encompasses a massive playground for 'Free Range Fun' for Bluestone guests, including the breathtaking SkyWalk adventure course, and a 400-seat Amphitheatre, creating a live music and performance venue in a unique setting.

The build, which started in March 2018, has involved a number of contractors and has been overseen by the Bluestone Projects team.

The umbrella itself is made from EFTE, a unique material used in some of the world’s most ambitious architectural projects.

Liz Weedon, Head of Projects at Bluestone said: “Successful projects are delivered by great teams of people working together effectively and collaborating.

"More than 300 people have been involved in the making of Serendome from the architect to the bricklayers – each playing a vital role in the building of this innovative structure.”

Roger Casey Associates Limited, Consulting Civil and Structural Engineers, said: “It’s been exciting working on such a unique project and great to have had the opportunity to work alongside other local companies.”

Mr McNamara added: ”It has been a great privilege to have worked on this ground-breaking project with many multi-talented individuals. More exciting features and activities inside Serendome will be revealed in the coming weeks – stay tuned to Bluestone’s social media pages to find out more.”