Gateshead County Court and Family Court
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Address & Directions
Gateshead Law Courts Warwick Street Gateshead NE8 1DT
Services Available
Opening Hours
Counter service by appointment only
10am to 2pm (cashless office in operation)
Accessibility & Facilities
Parking
There are no public parking facilities at this site. Disabled parking is available upon request however. Please see below for alternatives: Public Transport - Gateshead bus Interchange is a large enclosed bus station within Gateshead town centre with bus links to various areas outside of Gateshead. The local metro station, Gateshead Metro, is also located here. Both which are a 7 minute walk to the court. Local parking which includes disabled parking - Regent Court Car ParkCharles StOpen 24 hours · 0191 433 3636 Civic Centre Car ParkArthur StOpen 24 hours · 0191 433 3636 Sunderland Road (Tynegate) Car ParkSunderland Rd0191 433 3636
Accessibility Features
Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)
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Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Email Addresses
Civil court
Gatesheadcivil@Justice.gov.ukBreathing space enquiries
gateshead.breathingspace@justice.gov.ukSocial security and child support
sscsa-leeds@justice.gov.ukAdditional Services
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