Newcastle Civil & Family Courts and Tribunals Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QF
England and Wales
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Address & Directions

Newcastle Civil & Family Courts and Tribunals Centre Barras Bridge Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8QF

Services Available

Adoption
Bankruptcy
Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
Divorce hearings
Domestic abuse
Claims against employers
Female Genital Mutilation
Financial Remedy
Forced marriage
High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
Housing
Immigration and asylum
Money claims
Benefits

Opening Hours

Court open

Monday to Friday

9am to 5pm

Counter service by appointment only

Monday to Friday

County Court: 10am to 2pm (cashless office in operation)

Counter open

High Court BPC 10am-2pm, extended to 4pm in an emergency, or in time critical applications

Accessibility & Facilities

Parking

There are no parking facilities available at the building. However, paid off site parking is available adjacent to the building at Sandyford Square Car Park - NE1 8PP Public transport is available to the building - a bus station is just outside, and it is within walking distance of Haymarket Metro station.

Accessibility Features

Disabled access ramp
Lifts
Hearing Loop
Security arch
Public toilets
Disabled toilet
Water dispensers
Interview rooms
Wireless network connection
Assistance dogs welcome
Sunflower scheme available

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

Enquiries

0300 123 5577

Enquiries

0300 303 0642

Social security and child support

0300 123 1142

Family public law (children in care)

0330 808 4424

Family public law (children in care)

0191 205 8750

Additional Services

Professional Access Scheme

This court participates in the scheme

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Languages

English

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