Public art & sculpture · East of England
The Golden Helix
In or near Cambridge.
The Golden Helix — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.

John Sutton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Golden Helix is a public art located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
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Official information
The Golden Helix is a sculpture located at The Varsity Hotel in Cambridge. It features a gold leaf spiral embedded in a polished concrete wall, showcasing a blend of art and architecture.
Place summary
The Golden Helix is a public art installation located in London. It features a distinctive spiral design, symbolising growth and evolution in urban spaces. The piece contributes to the city's modern art landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.2097, 0.1191
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB5 8AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cambridge
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 2.1 km
- Official site
- www.cgb-sculpture.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/9321947389 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Golden Helix?
- The Golden Helix is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB5 8AQ), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- What is The Golden Helix?
- The Golden Helix — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Golden Helix?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB5 8AQ.
- Is The Golden Helix free to visit?
- Yes, The Golden Helix is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Golden Helix?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB5 8AQ.