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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Helix

In or near Cambridge.

Helix — Public artwork (sculpture) by Christophe Gordon-Brown.

Up Thompsons Lane - geograph.org.uk - 6615540

John Sutton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Cambridge · 2.2 km

About

Helix is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Christophe Gordon-Brown.". Coordinates: 52.2102°, 0.1181°.

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Official information

Helix is a sculpture located at The Varsity Hotel in Cambridge. It features a gold leaf spiral embedded in a polished concrete wall.

Place summary

Helix is located in Cambridge, an unparished area of Cambridgeshire, London. It is noted for its distinctive architectural design, contributing to the diverse urban landscape of the city.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.2102, 0.1181
County
Cambridgeshire
District
Cambridge
Parish
Cambridge, unparished area
Postcode
CB5 8AQ
Parliamentary constituency
Cambridge
Nearest railway station
Cambridge2.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Helix?
Helix is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB5 8AQ), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
What is Helix?
Helix — Public artwork (sculpture) by Christophe Gordon-Brown.
How do I get to Helix?
The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB5 8AQ.
How do I get to Helix?
The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB5 8AQ.