Porthminster Changing Places Toilet

Until Saturday 1 November 2025, the opening hours for Porthminster Changing Places Toilet will be from dawn until dusk and the facilities can be accessed by phoning the Town Council and asking for the key safe code. The key within the key safe will need to be used alongside your own RADAR key. Please can the additional key be returned to the Key Safe box after use. If the facility is needed outside of these hours, then please can you call the Out of Hours manager (01736 797840), who will provide the key safe code.

Location of the facility : Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2EA

Details of the Facility
Bench – Height Adjustable, Adult Sized, Wall Mounted
Hoist – Loop , Capacity – 200
Peninsular Toilet
Washbasin Height Adjustable
Non Slip Floor
Floor Space (sq. m) – 11.8
Emergency Alarm
Privacy Screen
Paper Roll
Accessible Shower
Colostomy Shelf
Unisex
Drop down grab rails
Large Bin
Door Width (m) – 1.00
Ceiling height (m) – 2.60

Building Details
Building Type – Public toilet block
Disabled Parking
Managed
Locked

Opening Hours
Every day, dawn until dusk

Parking is located in the station carpark and there is level access from the rear of the Train Station to the Changing Places Toilet.

Porthminster Café

    1. Have 2 beach wheelchairs, no buggies.

    1. Located at each of the beach shops situated at each end of Porthminster Beach.

    1. They do not hire them out, they are there to provide a service to get on and off the beach on a first come first served basis.

    1. An indemnity form must be filled in and proof of identification must be provided.

    1. Donations are welcome and will be passed on to Cornwall Mobility who provide the beach wheelchairs.

Tate St Ives also has a Changing Places Toilet which is available during their gallery opening times.

About Changing Places Toilets.

Location

Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall,
TR26 2EA

Accessible

Booking Info

Please note: The facilities can be accessed by phoning the Town Council and asking for the key safe code. The key within the key safe will need to be used alongside your own RADAR key. Call the Town Council Offices Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm (Wed 9am – midday) on 01736 797840 or email enquiries@stives-tc.gov.uk

Facilities

Details of the Facility
Bench – Height Adjustable, Adult Sized, Wall Mounted
Hoist – Loop , Capacity – 200
Peninsular Toilet
Washbasin Height Adjustable
Non Slip Floor
Floor Space (sq. m) – 11.8
Emergency Alarm
Privacy Screen
Paper Roll
Accessible Shower
Colostomy Shelf
Unisex
Drop down grab rails
Large Bin
Door Width (m) – 1.00
Ceiling height (m) – 2.60

St Ives Town Council

Room Hire Enquiry

If you would like to hire any of our rooms please fill out the form below with as much information as possible.

St Ives Coat of Arms

Space Accessibility Information

Fully accessible

Fully Accessible – flat access and lifts available.

Good Accessibility

Partially Accessible – Some slopes, steps and rough ground.

Poor Accessibility

Not Accessible – Steps, rough ground and steep access. Not suitable for persons in a wheelchair.