We’re extending the opening hours of some of our public toilets again for Mazey Eve, Mazey Day and Quay Fair Day 2026
Tourist Information Centre & South Pier Public Toilets Opening Times:
| Mazey Eve (Friday 26 June) | Mazey Day (Saturday 27 June) | Quay Fair Day (Sunday 28 June) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Information Centre (Bus Station) | 8:00am – 10:30pm | 8:00am – 10:30pm | 8:00am – 10:30pm |
| South Pier | 7:30am – 10:30pm | 7:30am – 10:30pm | 7:30am – 10:30pm |
All of our other public toilets will remain with their usual opening times:
- Alexandra Play Park: 8:30am – 6:30pm
- Newlyn: 8am – 7:30pm
- Penalverne: 8:30am – 5:30pm (Saturday and Sunday only)
- Princess May Rec: 8:30am – 6:30pm
- Wherrytown: 8am – 7:30pm
Community Toilets:
In addition to our public toilets, there are 8 Community Toilets in Penzance town centre and a further 4 across the wider Parish (including Newlyn and Heamoor).
Look out for this sign:
In Penzance, you can find community toilets at:
- The Longboat Inn
- Poppies (also has a Changing Places facilities)
- Exchange Gallery
- Subway
- Waves Cafe Bar
- Penlee House Gallery & Museum
- The Dolphin Tavern
- The Lugger
Opening times vary (please check individual business opening times).
All the businesses taking part in the scheme receive funding from Penzance Council to open up their toilet facilities to the public so you don’t need to spend a penny!
Penzance Council & Golowan
Golowan Festival receives strategic funding from Penzance Council. This year we have provided £42,583 in funding to Golowan Festival (which includes funding for the Golowan Youth provision and the famous Mazey Eve fireworks!)
Grant Funding for community groups
We also provide grants to local community groups and charities who are working to benefit our residents and our Parish environment – find out more about our grants and how to apply.
