Public Toilets in London

Need a public toilet in London and want to find the nearest loo right now? Below is a live map and a full list of public toilets across the capital, followed by a guide to the best places to go - in the West End and the City, the Royal Parks, Tube and rail stations, museums and the big department stores.

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Full list of public toilets in London

Here is a regularly updated list of public toilet locations across London. Tap any name to open it in Google Maps for directions.

Public toilets in London

Where to find public toilets in central London

In the West End and the City, reliable options include the attended toilets at Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square, the loos in the big railway stations (Waterloo, King's Cross, Victoria, Liverpool Street, Paddington), the Southbank Centre and the Jubiloo by the London Eye, and the free toilets inside museums, galleries and department stores. Many are signed as "public conveniences" or simply "WC".

Public toilets in London's Royal Parks and green spaces

London's parks are some of the easiest places to find a toilet: Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, St James's Park and Green Park, Regent's Park, Greenwich Park, Victoria Park and Hampstead Heath all have public toilets, usually open during daylight hours.

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

Most park, museum and department-store toilets are free. Some toilets at major rail stations and a few council-run conveniences still charge a small fee (typically 20-50p, often by card or contactless) - though many station toilets have been made free in recent years. Carry a little change or a contactless card just in case.

The Community Toilet Scheme

Many London boroughs run a Community Toilet Scheme, where cafes, pubs, shops and other businesses 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 borough council's website for a list of participating places.

Accessible toilets, RADAR key and Changing Places in London

Many accessible toilets in London are fitted with a National Key Scheme (RADAR) lock - you can buy a RADAR key online or from your council to use them independently. For people who need more support, Changing Places toilets provide a hoist and an adult-sized changing bench; you'll find them at major attractions, large stations, museums and shopping centres across London.

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

Late at night, your best bets are 24-hour rail and Tube stations, hospitals, large hotels, and 24-hour supermarkets and fast-food branches. In nightlife areas such as Soho the council installs automatic public conveniences and pop-up street urinals in the evenings. 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 London have public toilets you can use?

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

Tube and rail stations

Most major National Rail termini (Waterloo, King's Cross, Victoria, Paddington, Liverpool Street) have toilets, and a growing number of London Underground stations do too. Stations are handy because many are open from early morning until late at night.

Department stores and shopping centres

Free, clean toilets are easy to find in John Lewis, Selfridges, Harrods, Liberty and Fortnum & Mason, and in the big shopping centres - Westfield London (White City) and Westfield Stratford City.

Museums and galleries

London's major museums and galleries are free to enter and have free toilets - the British Museum, Tate Modern and Tate Britain, the National Gallery, the V&A and the Natural History Museum among them.

Pubs, cafes and fast food

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

Supermarkets

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

Libraries and hotels

Public libraries and hotel lobbies are quiet, free options - the bigger hotel toilets are usually just off the main entrance.

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

Most public toilets in London have separate men's and women's facilities - sometimes signed as ladies and gents - and larger venues such as stations, museums, department stores and the Royal Parks also offer unisex, wheelchair-accessible, baby-changing and Changing Places toilets.

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