Lancaster Crown Court

Lancaster, LA1 1YJ

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Address & Directions

The Castle Lancaster LA1 1YJ

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Services Available

Crime

Single justice procedure

Opening Hours

Court open

Monday to Friday

8:30am to 5pm

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Friday

9am to 5pm

Counter open

Monday to Friday

10am to 2pm (at Preston Combined Court)

Accessibility & Facilities

Parking

There are no parking facilities at this building. Disabled parking can be provided bit only by prior arrangement (please contact 01524 64999 to discuss your needs). A limited number of on-street pay and display spaces are located at the front of the Castle, but with a maximum stay of 2 hours. There are 3 public car parks within 300m of the Castle entrance: 1) Railway Station Car Park, LA1 5NW 2) Parksafe Car Park, LA1 1EQ 3) Dallas Road Car Park, LA1 1LD

Accessibility Features

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network (Lanyards available on request)

Assistance dogs are welcome in this building

Hearing enhancement facilities are available in this court

Security arch (all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter the building)

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

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Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Enquiries

01772 844 700

Witness service

0300 332 1244

Email Addresses

Enquiries

enquiries.preston.crowncourt@justice.gov.uk

Additional Services

Professional Access Scheme

This court participates in the scheme

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Languages

English

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