Public Toilets in Birmingham

Need a public toilet in Birmingham and want to find the nearest loo right now? Below is a live map and a full list of public toilets across Birmingham and the West Midlands, followed by a guide to the best places to go - in the Bullring and Grand Central, at New Street Station, around Victoria Square and the Library of Birmingham, and in the parks.

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Full list of public toilets in Birmingham

Here is a regularly updated list of public toilet locations across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Tap any name to open it in Google Maps for directions.

Public toilets in Birmingham

Where to find public toilets in Birmingham city centre

In the city centre, the most reliable options are the free toilets in Grand Central (above New Street Station) and the Bullring shopping centre (toilets on multiple levels - the upper ones tend to be less busy), New Street Station itself (main concourse, plus RADAR-accessible toilets), and the Library of Birmingham at Centenary Square. There are also toilets around Victoria Square and the Council House.

Public toilets in Birmingham's parks and the West Midlands

The region's parks are reliable spots: Cannon Hill Park, Sutton Park (one of the largest urban parks in Europe), Handsworth Park and the Lickey Hills all have public toilets, usually open during daylight hours. Across the West Midlands you'll also find council-run toilets in Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Solihull and Walsall town centres.

Are public toilets in Birmingham free, or do you have to pay?

Most council-run and park toilets are free - of the public toilets in and around Birmingham, the large majority are free to use. Some toilets at major rail stations and a few city-centre conveniences charge a small fee (typically 20-30p, often by card or contactless).

The Community Toilet Scheme

Birmingham and several West Midlands councils run a Community Toilet Scheme, where cafes, pubs and shops let the public use their toilets for free, without having to buy anything. Look for a "Toilet" or "Community Toilet Scheme" sticker in the window, or check your local council's website for participating venues.

Accessible toilets, RADAR key and Changing Places in Birmingham

Many accessible toilets in Birmingham are fitted with a National Key Scheme (RADAR) lock - you can buy a RADAR key online, or pick one up from the Council House reception, to use them independently. Changing Places toilets, with a hoist and an adult-sized changing bench, are available at the Bullring, the Library of Birmingham and other major venues.

Where can I find a toilet in Birmingham open now or late at night?

Late at night, your best bets are 24-hour rail stations, hospitals, large hotels, and 24-hour supermarkets and fast-food branches. Park and street toilets usually close after dark, so use the live map above to find one that is open near you right now.

Which places in Birmingham have public toilets you can use?

When a dedicated public toilet isn't nearby, these everyday places around Birmingham almost always have one. A small purchase is sometimes expected, and some keep the door locked - just ask a staff member.

Stations and transport

Birmingham New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill stations have toilets, as do many West Midlands Metro tram stops and the main bus stations.

Shopping centres and department stores

Free, clean toilets are easy to find in the Bullring & Grand Central, the Mailbox, Brindleyplace and the iconic Selfridges at the Bullring, plus Merry Hill in Dudley.

Museums and galleries

Birmingham's major museums and galleries have free toilets, including the Library of Birmingham and Thinktank (the Birmingham Science Museum).

Pubs, cafes and fast food

Pubs and cafes nearly always have toilets for customers, and chains such as McDonald's, Greggs, Pret a Manger and Costa are all over the city. Many also take part in the Community Toilet Scheme.

Supermarkets

Larger branches of Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons and the Co-op usually have customer toilets, as do most supermarket cafes.

Libraries and hotels

The Library of Birmingham and other local libraries, plus hotel lobbies, are quiet, free options.

Men's, women's, accessible and baby-changing toilets in Birmingham

Most public toilets in Birmingham have separate men's and women's facilities - sometimes signed as ladies and gents - and larger venues such as the Bullring, the stations, the Library of Birmingham and the big parks also offer unisex, wheelchair-accessible, baby-changing and Changing Places toilets.

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