The new multi-million pound Sports Domes at Seaton Carew, Hartlepool has officially launched, which includes two inflatable domes with football and golf facilities.

The large, bright dome structures, which can be adapted to suit many sports and leisure pursuits, have been initially set up with a range of popular sports that include; indoor golf and football, as well as a fully equipped gym housing over 100 workstations.

The domes have been shipped in from the US and aim to cater for people of all fitness levels as well as family groups.

Facilities include four golf simulators that allow golfers to experience over 70 of the world’s top courses with interactive graphic images.

In addition, an indoor driving range is on offer with a ‘crosshair’ backdrop to let budding golfers improve their game and to perfect the flight of the ball.

Alan Cruickshank, marketing director, The Sports Domes said the facility will allow the local community an alternative means of enjoying year round sport.

“Golfers of all levels and abilities can now continue to develop their game throughout the winter months, whilst staying ahead of their friends and club mates.”

To cater for families a ‘Putting Trail’ has been designed to allow people of all ages to challenge one another to see who fairs best on this mini golf course with artificial trees, greens and a rowing boat.