Public Toilets in Leeds

Need a public toilet in Leeds and want to find the nearest loo right now? Below is a live map and a full list of public toilets across Leeds and the surrounding area, followed by a guide to the best places to go - at Leeds Station, in the shopping centres and markets, the museums and the parks.

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Full list of public toilets in Leeds

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

Public toilets in Leeds

Where to find public toilets in Leeds city centre

In the city centre, the most reliable options are the toilets at Leeds Station (with 24-hour access, baby-changing and accessible facilities), the Trinity Leeds and Victoria Quarter / Victoria Gate shopping centres, Kirkgate Market (one of the largest indoor markets in Europe) and The Light. There are also conveniences around The Headrow, Briggate and the Corn Exchange. Leeds City Council runs free public conveniences across the city, and has an interactive city-centre access map.

Public toilets in Leeds's parks and museums

Leeds's parks and free museums are reliable spots: Roundhay Park (one of the biggest city parks in Europe), Golden Acre Park, Woodhouse Moor (Hyde Park) and Temple Newsam all have public toilets, usually open during daylight hours. The free museums and galleries - Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds City Museum and the Royal Armouries - have toilets too.

Are public toilets in Leeds 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 Community Toilet Scheme

Leeds runs 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 the council's website for participating venues.

Accessible toilets, RADAR key and Changing Places in Leeds

Many accessible toilets in Leeds are fitted with a National Key Scheme (RADAR) lock - you can buy a RADAR key online, or pick one up from Leeds Civic Hall or local libraries, to use them independently. Changing Places toilets, with a hoist and an adult-sized changing bench, are available at the shopping centres, the museums and other major venues across Leeds.

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

Late at night, your best bets are Leeds Station (24-hour access), 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 Leeds have public toilets you can use?

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

Stations and transport

Leeds Station has toilets with 24-hour access, and the Leeds bus station and First Bus network connect the rest of the city.

Shopping centres and department stores

Free, clean toilets are easy to find in Trinity Leeds, the Victoria Quarter / Victoria Gate, the Merrion Centre, the White Rose centre and The Light, and in department stores such as John Lewis and Marks & Spencer.

Museums and galleries

Leeds's major museums and galleries are free to enter and have free toilets - Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds City Museum and the Royal Armouries.

Pubs, cafes and fast food

Pubs and cafes nearly always have toilets for customers, and chains such as Greggs, McDonald's, 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 (which is headquartered in Leeds), Morrisons, Lidl and the Co-op usually have customer toilets, as do most supermarket cafes.

Libraries and hotels

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

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

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

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