The "WC" star-rating category is used exclusively for public toilets that might prove useful for anyone in need of such a facility. (A fee may be payable.)

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Coppergate Shopping Centre Public Toilets

These conveniences serve the south eastern side of the city centre. They tend to be busy as they serve the Coppergate Shopping Centre and the York Castle area.

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Nunnery Lane Public Toilets

These conveniences are located just around the corner from Micklegate Bar (handy for the Wall Walk). They tend to be quiet as they primarily serve the car-park.

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Silver Street Public Toilets

These conveniences tend to be busy as they serve the heart of the city centre including the Newgate Market, the Shambles, Parliament Street and Low Petergate.

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St George's Field Public Toilets

These quiet conveniences primarily serve the car-park, but they are relatively close to the New Walk (handy to note if you are using the riverside path).

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St Leonard's Place Public Toilets

These conveniences serve the north western side of the city centre. They tend to be busy as they lie between York Minster and Museum Gardens / Exhibition Square.  

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Union Terrace Public Toilets

These facilites are relatively quiet as they primarily serve the car-park. For most parts of the city centre, the other public toilets will be more convenient.

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