Gateshead County Court and Family Court
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Address
Gateshead Law Courts
Warwick Street
Gateshead
NE8 1DT
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Opening times
- Counter service by appointment only
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Counter Service by strict appointment only to assist with social distancing. Please contact us using the enquiries number below
- Civil court
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Gatesheadcivil@Justice.gov.uk
(including Enforcement)
- Breathing space enquiries
- gateshead.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
- Enquiries
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gatesheadcounty.possession@justice.gov.uk
(Possession Queries)
- Social security and child support
- sscsa-leeds@justice.gov.uk
Telephone
- Enquiries
- 0300 123 5577
- Social security and child support
- 0300 123 1142
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 123 5577.
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No parking
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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
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Disabled access
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Disabled access 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 dogs are welcome.
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Disabled toilet
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Accessible toilets
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Interview room
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Private interview rooms are available at this court.
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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)
Translators or Interpreters
Get an interpreter at a court or tribunal. (opens in new tab)
Gateshead County Court and Family Court
This location handles
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner (opens in new tab)
- Divorce hearings (opens in new tab)
- Domestic abuse (opens in new tab)
- Housing (opens in new tab)
- Money claims (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: 202
DX: 742120 Gateshead 6
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
Register for the scheme (opens in new tab)
HMCTS Common Platform
This location participates in this scheme