Reading County Court and Family Court

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Address

160-163 Friar Street
Reading
RG1 1HE

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Opening times

Court open

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Counter open

By prior appointment only for urgent Civil and Family Applications

Email

Enforcement
bailiffs.reading.countycourt@justice.gov.uk

(Warrants only)

Family court
family.reading.countycourt@justice.gov.uk

(Paper process including C100 applications)

Breathing space enquiries
reading.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
Family public law (children in care)
contactfpl@justice.gov.uk

(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)

Telephone

Enquiries
0118 987 0500

(Including paper process)

Family public law (children in care)
0330 808 4424

(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)

Building facilities

If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0118 987 0500.

No parking

No parking facilities are available. The court is in the town centre near the train and bus stations.

Disabled access

This building has a ramp to the building entrance, a lift between the ground floor and the first floor, and level access in to court rooms and hearing rooms.  

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network

Lanyards available on request.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome.

Hearing Loop

The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement.  Please contact the Court office by telephone or email if necessary.

Interview room

Ten interview rooms are available at this court.

Children's waiting room

This Court has a childrens room facility.

Baby changing facility

Baby changing facilities are available in the disabled toilets on the fourth floor  

Video facilities

Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities are available (by prior arrangement). Virtual visits may be accommodated by prior arrangement. Client consultation is only available for hearings due to take place at Reading, during the course of the hearing.          

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Court codes for legal professionals

County Court location code: 305

Family Court location code: 305

DX: 98010 Reading 6

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