Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre
Visit us:
Address
2 Redcliff Street
Bristol
BS1 6GR
Additional information
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Opening times
- Court open
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8:30am to 4pm (9am to 4pm Thursday)
- Counter open
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9:30am to 2pm (High Court and Administrative Court 4pm)
- Telephone enquiries answered
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Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm for civil and family queries (except Business and Property Court and Court of Protection which are open 9am to 4pm)
- Tribunal open
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Employment Tribunal telephones are open 9am to 4pm
- Breathing space enquiries
- bristol.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
- Business and property courts
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bristolspecialist@justice.gov.uk
(and all other High Court work)
- Civil court
- e-filing.bristol.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
- Enforcement
- bailiffs.bristol.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
- Enquiries
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BristolPossessions@justice.gov.uk
(civil queries)
- Family court
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family.bristol.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
(Including C100 applications)
- Family court
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courtofprotection.bristol.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
(Court of Protection)
- Family public law (children in care)
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contactfpl@justice.gov.uk
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
- Financial Remedy
- bristolfrc.bristol.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
- Support through court
- online@supportthroughcourt.org
- Tribunal
- bristolet@justice.gov.uk
Telephone
- Business and property courts
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0117 366 4860
(including Civil Appeals and Insolvency)
- Enquiries
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0117 366 4830
(Court of Protection)
- Enquiries
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0300 123 5577
(National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court - Monday to Friday 8:30am -5pm)
- Enquiries
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0300 303 0642
(Divorce Contact Centre - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm)
- Family public law (children in care)
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0330 808 4424
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
- Payments
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0117 366 4840
(civil and family court fees and judgements)
- Support through court
- 0300 081 0006
- Tribunal
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0117 929 8261
(Employment - South West)
- Civil court fax
- 0870 324 0048
- Family court fax
- 0870 324 0266
- Fax
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0870 739 4009
(Employment Tribunal)
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0117 366 4830.
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Parking
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There is pay and display parking in Redcliff Street. NCP Public parking is also available at Redcliffe Parade, BS1 6SW and the Mall (Galleries) Shopping Centre, BS1 3XD.
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Disabled access
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This court has disabled access and lift facilities.
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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
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Lanyards available on request.
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Assistance dogs
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Assistance and Guide dogs are welcome at this court.
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Hearing Loop
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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.
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Refreshments
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Hot and cold vending facilities are located on the 1st floor District Judges reception area.
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Interview room
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Interview rooms are available on all hearing floors.
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Children's waiting room
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A children's room is available at this court.
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Baby changing facility
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Baby changing facility available in this court.
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Prayer / Quiet room
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A quiet contemplation room is available.
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Video facilities
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Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement).
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Wireless network connection
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Access to the Internet via WiFi is available at this court free of charge. This service will advertise itself on your device as GovWifi.
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Witness service
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Support Through Court (previously known as the PSU) is available via their new on-line service: www.supportthroughcourt.org
Translators or Interpreters
Get an interpreter at a court or tribunal. (opens in new tab)

Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre
This location handles
- Adoption (opens in new tab)
- Bankruptcy (opens in new tab)
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner (opens in new tab)
- Divorce hearings (opens in new tab)
- Domestic abuse (opens in new tab)
- Claims against employers (opens in new tab)
- Female Genital Mutilation (opens in new tab)
- Financial Remedy (opens in new tab)
- Forced marriage (opens in new tab)
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High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
- Housing (opens in new tab)
- Money claims (opens in new tab)
- Benefits (opens in new tab)
Find out more about
- Breathing Space (opens in new tab)
Make a complaint
Contact us to make a complaint (opens in new tab)
Court codes for legal professionals
County Court location code: 151
Family Court location code: 151
DX: 95903 Bristol 3
DX: 95905 Bristol 3
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
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