Canterbury Combined Court Centre
Name of Court
Canterbury Combined Court Centre
Address
Canterbury Combined Court and Family Court Hearing Centre
The Law Courts
Chaucer Road
Canterbury
CT1 1ZA
Opening Times
Court open
Monday to Friday - 8am to 6pm
Counter open
Civil: For urgent matters only, by prior appointment
Counter service by appointment only
Family: For urgent matters only, by prior appointment
Counter open
Crown: Counter open from 10am to 4:30pm
Crown court canterburycrowncourt@justice.gov.uk
County court admin.canterbury.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
(Civil Enquiries)
Breathing space enquiries kent.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
Family court Family.Canterbury.CountyCourt@justice.gov.uk
(Including C100 applications)
Family public law (children in care) contactfpl@justice.gov.uk
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
Telephone Number
Enquiries 0300 123 5577
(from 9am to 5pm)
Counter appointments 01227 819228
(from 9am to 5pm)
Witness service 0300 332 1000
Family public law (children in care) 0330 808 4424
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
Crown court 01227 819 200
(Enquiries)
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Building Facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 123 5577.
Parking
There is free public parking at or nearby this court.
Disabled access
This building has level access to the building entrance, and court room. There are limited disabled parking spaces available - please contact the court by telephone if a disabled parking space is required. Two disabled lifts are available.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Lanyards available on request.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome
Hearing Loop
The building has a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements.
Refreshments
Cafeteria is temporarily closed but there are hot and cold drinks vending machines available
Interview room
21 interview rooms are available at this court.
Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are available.
Video facilities
Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)
Wireless network connection
This court has wireless internet access available within the building.