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Public toilets in Poole

Poole Seafront toilets
LocationSummer opening timesWinter opening timesDisabled toiletBaby changing facilities

Sandbanks,
next to the car park, near the beach office 

 May to August:
Opens from 7am, closes between 10pm and 11pm

April and May:
Opens from 8am, closes between 7pm and 8pm

September and October: Opens from 8am, closes between 6pm and 8pm

November to March:
Opens 8am to 9am, closes between 4.30pm to 6pm 

Yes

No

Shore Road,
wooden clad block next to Jazz Café

 May to August:
Opens from 7am, closes between 10pm and 11pm

April and May:
Opens from 8am, closes between 7pm and 8pm

September and October: Opens from 8am, closes between 6pm and 8pm

November to March:
Opens 8am to 9am, closes between 4.30pm to 6pm 

Yes - you need a RADAR key to access the toilet

Yes - family room accessible to men and women

Flaghead Chine,
near the seaside garden and seating area

 May to August:
Opens from 7am, closes between 10pm and 11pm

April and May:
Opens from 8am, closes between 7pm and 8pm

September and October: Opens from 8am, closes between 6pm and 8pm

November to March:
Opens 8am to 9am, closes between 4.30pm to 6pm 

Yes - you need a RADAR key to access the toilet

No

Canford Cliffs Chine
promenade, white building at the bottom of the Chine

 May to August:
Opens from 7am, closes between 10pm and 11pm

April and May:
Opens from 8am, closes between 7pm and 8pm

September and October: Opens from 8am, closes between 6pm and 8pm

November to March:
Opens 8am to 9am, closes between 4.30pm to 6pm 

No

No

Branksome Chine promenade,
white painted toilet block, 300 metres to the west of Branksome Chine car park. Look out for the shark selfie wall painted below them

 May to August:
Opens from 7am, closes between 10pm and 11pm

April and May:
Opens from 8am, closes between 7pm and 8pm

September and October: Opens from 8am, closes between 6pm and 8pm

November to March:
Opens 8am to 9am, closes between 4.30pm to 6pm 

Yes - you need a RADAR key to access the toilet

No

Branksome Chine car park,
next to the beach shop 

 May to August:
Opens from 7am, closes between 10pm and 11pm

April and May:
Opens from 8am, closes between 7pm and 8pm

September and October: Opens from 8am, closes between 6pm and 8pm

November to March:
Opens 8am to 9am, closes between 4.30pm to 6pm 

Yes - you need a RADAR key to access the toilet

Yes - in the ladies toilet

Branksome Dene Chine,
up the steps next to the kiosk on the promenade, at the back of Branksome Dene Room

 May to August:
Opens from 7am, closes between 10pm and 11pm

April and May:
Opens from 8am, closes between 7pm and 8pm

September and October: Opens from 8am, closes between 6pm and 8pm

November to March:
Opens 8am to 9am, closes between 4.30pm to 6pm 

Yes - you need a RADAR key to access the toilet

No

All opening times are weather dependant all year round.

Parks and town centre toilets

LocationSummer opening hoursWinter opening hoursDisabled accessBaby changing facilities
Ashley Cross Green  24 hour access 24 hour access  No  No
Dolphin Quays
These toilets are privately managed. Any comments or fault reports should be directed to Orbit Property Management by email info@orbitproperty.com or call 020 7758 8080.
9am to 9pm  10am to 5pm  Yes - you need a RADAR key to access the toilet No
Baiter Park 19 April to 30 September:
8am to 8pm
1 October to Easter:
8am to 6pm  
Yes - you need a RADAR key to access the toilet No
Hamworthy Park 19 April to 30 September:
8am to 8pm 
1 October to Easter:
8am to 6pm  
Yes - you need a RADAR key to access the toilet Yes

Lake Pier

 

19 April to 30 September:
8am to 8pm 
1 October to Easter:
8am to 6pm 
Yes - you need a RADAR key to access the toilet Yes - family room accessible to men and women
Poole Quay (watch station) 24 hour access 24 hour access Yes - you need a RADAR key to access the toilet Yes
The Ark When cafe is open When cafe is open Yes  Yes - in the ladies toilet
The Haven 24 hour access 24 hour access Yes - you need a RADAR key to access the toilet No
Upton House
(Heritage Centre, near cafe)
Subject to cafe opening hours Subject to cafe opening hours Yes - you need a RADAR key to access the toilet No
Upton House car park
(in the main car park)

19 April to 30 September: 8am to 8pm

1 October to 24 March: 8am to 6pm Yes - you need a RADAR key to access the toilet Yes - family room accessible to men and women 
West Gate 19 April to 30 September:
8am to 8pm 
1 October to Easter:
8am to 6pm
Yes - you need a RADAR key to access the toilet Yes - in the ladies toilet
Whitecliff Recreation Ground 19 April to 30 September:
8am to 8pm
1 October to Easter:
8am to 6pm
Yes - you need a RADAR key to access the toilet Yes - family room accessible to men and women 
Branksome and Parkstone Community Toilet Scheme
LocationSummer opening hoursWinter opening hoursDisabled accessBaby changing facilities
Cafe Branksome Park tennis facility Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm  Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm  No Yes 
Bamboo Leaf restaurant Monday: closed
Tuesday to Thursday: 5:30pm to 10:30pm
Friday to Saturday:
5:30pm to 11pm
Sunday:
5:30pm to 10:30pm 
Monday: closed
Tuesday to Thursday: 5:30pm to 10:30pm
Friday to Saturday:
5:30pm to 11pm
Sunday:
5:30pm to 10:30pm 
No No
The Pavilion at Alexandra Park Tuesday to Sunday: 10am to 4pm  Tuesday to Sunday: 10am to 4pm   Yes No 
Waitrose Monday to Saturday: 8am to 8pm
Sunday: 10am to 4pm
Monday to Saturday: 8am to 8pm
Sunday: 10am to 4pm
Yes Yes
Victoria Cross Sunday to Monday: 12 noon to 11pm
Tuesday to Wednesday: 11am to 11pm
Thursday to Saturday: 11am to midnight 
Sunday to Monday: 12 noon to 11pm
Tuesday to Wednesday: 11am to 11pm
Thursday to Saturday: 11am to midnight 
Yes - you need a RADAR key to access the toilet  Yes
Hamworthy Community Toilet Scheme
LocationSummer opening hoursWinter opening hoursDisabled accessBaby changing facilities
Adams Practice Monday to Friday: 8am to 6.30pm
Saturday to Sunday: closed 
Monday to Friday: 8am to 6.30pm
Saturday to Sunday: closed  
Yes Yes
Hamworthy Library Hamworthy Library opening hours  Hamworthy Library opening hours  Yes Yes
Red Lion Monday to Thursday: 11am to 11pm
Friday: 11am to midnight
Saturday: 10am to midnight
Sunday: 10am to 11pm
Monday to Thursday: 11am to 11pm
Friday: 11am to midnight
Saturday: 10am to midnight
Sunday: 10am to 11pm
Yes Yes
Broadstone Community Toilet Scheme
LocationSummer opening hoursWinter opening hoursDisabled accessBaby changing facilities
Broadstone Library  Broadstone Library opening hours Broadstone Library opening hours Yes Yes
Costa Coffee Broadstone  Monday to Friday: 7am to 6pm
Saturday: 8am to 6pm
Sunday: 8.30am to 5pm
Monday to Friday: 7am to 6pm
Saturday: 8am to 6pm
Sunday: 8.30am to 5pm
Yes Yes - in unisex accessible toilet
Hadleigh House Surgery Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 6.30pm  Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 6.30pm  Yes  Yes - in unisex accessible toilet
The Junction Sports and Leisure Centre  Monday to Friday: 6am to 10pm
Saturday: 7am to 6pm
Sunday: 8am to 9pm
 Monday to Friday: 6am to 10pm
Saturday: 7am to 6pm
Sunday: 8am to 9pm
Yes Yes - in ladies toilet
Canford Heath Community Toilet Scheme
LocationSummer opening hoursWinter opening hoursDisabled accessBaby changing facilities
Canford Heath Library  Canford Heath Library opening times  Canford Heath Library opening times  Yes No
St Paul's Church Monday to Saturday: 10am to 5pm and Sunday: 12 noon to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday: 10am to 4pm Yes Yes
Town Centre Community Toilet Scheme
LocationSummer opening hoursWinter opening hoursDisabled accessBaby changing facilities
Poole Museum Monday to Saturday: 10am to 5pm and Sunday: 12 noon to 5pm  Tuesday to Sunday: 12 noon to 5pm  Yes Yes
The Lighthouse Monday: closed
Tuesday to Sunday: 10am to 5pm 
Monday: closed
Tuesday to Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Yes Yes
The Spire Monday to Saturday: 10am to 3pm
Sunday: closed
Monday to Saturday: 10am to 3pm
Sunday: closed
Yes Yes
Sainsbury's  Monday to Saturday: 7am to 8pm
Sunday: 10am to 4pm
Monday to Saturday: 7am to 8pm
Sunday: 10am to 4pm
Yes Yes
Slug and Lettuce Sunday to Wednesday: 10am to 11pm
Thursday: 11am to 12 midnight
Friday to Saturday: 11am to 2am
Sunday to Wednesday: 10am to 11pm
Thursday: 11am to 12 midnight
Friday to Saturday: 11am to 2am 
Yes  Yes