Cowley Road Toilets
Visitors appreciate the convenience and free access of these city center toilets, with some noting they are generally in good condition and have toilet paper. However, a recurring complaint is that they can be extremely dirty and uncleaned, with one reviewer mentioning an overflowing sanitary bin.
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On Cornmarket Street in Oxford, this cruising area is a discreet spot for LGBTQ+ visitors looking to connect.
It has lockable facilities for privacy. People show up around lunchtime and again in the evenings.
Cruising areas are part of Oxford's LGBTQ+ scene, informal meeting points. They have their own culture, their own etiquette, and you should be respectful of local norms. As with any cruising area, discretion and consent are essential.
Since it's so central, you can easily stop by while you're out seeing other parts of the city. Just be mindful of your surroundings, local laws, and engage respectfully with others.
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Theses are the most disgusting toilets in Oxford absolutely filthy and uncleaned
The filthiest toilet I’ve visited in a long time. 1pm on Sunday Mother’s Day. Overflowing sanitary bin. Made me gag.
Grim go McDonald's 50 yards round the corner
Very convenient in the city center and free
That's a relief!
Public toilet is clean.
Needs a bit of maintenance and the water was off on the second visit but not bad for a public toilet
There are public restrooms here.
For public restrooms, they more than fulfill their purpose. They have toilet paper in all the toilets, and they're generally in good condition. They have a modern handwashing system and are located in the city center near the market. They're a lifesaver in a pinch.
It’s squalid
Disgusting
City center free toilet, opening times 8-17:30.
Good for a free toilet :)
Ok
Toilet accessible from the Market Street road outside between the two Covered Market entrances on the road, ignore Google routing through Covered Market entrance
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Last updated on 19 October 2026