The Helix is a multi-purpose venue located on the Dublin City University campus in Dublin. It was officially opened by then President of Ireland, Mary McAleese on the 21 October 2002.
The Helix is located on Dublin City University (DCU) Campus in Glasnevin, North Dublin. It is just a short drive from Dublin city centre, Dublin airport, and the M50 (Ballymun Exit) and M1 motorways. The campus is bordered by Ballymun Road and Collins Avenue. Access to the campus by car is by Collins entrance only.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- The car park is opposite the main entrance.
- The car park type is multi storey.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 91m (100yd) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 103m (113yd) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 205.
Museum
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Designated seating is located the stalls and on the balcony.
- Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
- A companion may sit with you.
- Companions sit beside you.
- It is 20m (22yd) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
- This venue does not provide audio described performances.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is infrared.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
- A deposit is not required for the sound enhancement system.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow.
- To borrow a wheelchair,contact the Duty Manager.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 33m (36yd) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located in the far corner of the foyer from the entrance.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
