Public Toilets in Bristol

Need a public toilet in Bristol and want to find the nearest loo right now? Below is a live map and a full list of public toilets across the city, followed by a guide to the best places to go - in the city centre at Cabot Circus and Broadmead, at Temple Meads Station, around the Harbourside, and in the museums and parks.

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Full list of public toilets in Bristol

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

Public toilets in Bristol

Where to find public toilets in Bristol city centre

In the city centre, the most reliable option is Cabot Circus - the shopping centre has free, well-kept toilets on multiple levels. Other dependable spots include Broadmead and The Galleries, Temple Meads Station, and City Hall on College Green (which also has a Changing Places toilet). Down on the Harbourside, the toilets near the Watershed and at Millennium Square are the most convenient.

Public toilets in Bristol's parks and museums

Bristol's parks and free museums are reliable spots: Brandon Hill (below Cabot Tower), Castle Park, Queen Square, The Downs (Clifton and Durdham Downs), Blaise Castle Estate and Ashton Court all have public toilets, usually open during daylight hours. The free museums - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery and M Shed on the Harbourside - have toilets too.

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

Most council-run and park toilets are free. Some toilets at the station and a few busy locations charge a small fee (typically 20-30p, often by card or contactless). Carry a little change or a contactless card just in case.

The Bristol Community Toilet Scheme

Bristol runs a well-established Community Toilet Scheme, where cafes, pubs and shops let the public use their toilets for free, without having to buy anything. Participating places include Boston Tea Party, Bristol Central Library and City Hall. Look for a Community Toilet Scheme sticker in the window, or check the council's website for the full list.

Accessible toilets, RADAR key and Changing Places in Bristol

Many accessible toilets in Bristol are fitted with a National Key Scheme (RADAR) lock - you can buy a RADAR key online or from the council to use them independently. Changing Places toilets, with a hoist and an adult-sized changing bench, are available at City Hall, the shopping centres and other major venues.

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

Late at night, your best bets are Temple Meads Station, 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 Bristol have public toilets you can use?

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

Stations and transport

Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway stations have toilets, and the Bristol bus station and the MetroBus network connect the rest of the city.

Shopping centres and department stores

Free, clean toilets are easy to find in Cabot Circus, The Galleries and the Broadmead shops, and in department stores and the larger stores in Clifton.

Museums and galleries

Bristol's major museums and galleries are free to enter and have free toilets - Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, M Shed and the Arnolfini.

Pubs, cafes and fast food

Pubs and cafes nearly always have toilets for customers, and chains such as Boston Tea Party (a Bristol original), Greggs, McDonald's 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, Lidl and Waitrose usually have customer toilets, as do most supermarket cafes.

Libraries and hotels

Bristol Central Library and other local libraries, plus hotel lobbies, are quiet, free options.

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

Most public toilets in Bristol have separate men's and women's facilities - sometimes signed as ladies and gents - and larger venues such as Cabot Circus, Temple Meads, the museums and the big parks also offer unisex, wheelchair-accessible, baby-changing and Changing Places toilets.

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