Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court

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Address

Darlington Street
Wigan
WN1 1DW

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Opening times

Court open

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Counter open

Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm

Email

Enquiries
contactcrime@justice.gov.uk

(Crime Customer Service Centre - if your reference number contains letters & numbers)

Enquiries
GMWiganMags@justice.gov.uk

(If your reference number is a 10-digit number)

Enquiries
SJS@justice.gov.uk

(Single Justice Service)

Payments
GM-AEU_enquiries@Justice.gov.uk

(Greater Manchester Central Payment & Enforcement Centre )

Telephone

Enquiries
0330 808 4407

(Crime Customer Service Centre)

Enquiries
0300 303 0656

(Single Justice Service (SJS) Number)

Enquiries
0161 830 4381

(Greater Manchester Central Payment & Enforcement Centre - Enquires regarding outstanding fines or payments)

Payments
0300 790 9901

(Automated Payment Line)

Enquiries
0300 332 1000

(Citizens Advice/Witness Support)

Building facilities

If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0330 808 4407.

No parking

There are no parking facilities at this building, however two parking spaces are available for blue badge holders (by prior appointment).

Disabled access

The building has level access to the building entrance, lifts to all floors and level access into the courtrooms.

Hidden disabilities

This site supports the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme.  Lanyards relating to the scheme are available upon request at the court.

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.

Security arch

For safety and security, all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter this building.  We have a security arch.  Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker.

Lift

Lifts are available in this building to access the first and second floor.  The width of the lift is 78cm.

Public toilets

Public toilets are available on the first and second floor.

Disabled toilet

An accessible toilet is located next to the security entrance.

Refreshments

Vending machines are located on the first floor.  Fresh drinking water is available on the first and second floor.

Interview room

A private interview room is available.  Please speak to a court usher or security for access.

Waiting Room

Public waiting areas are located on the first and second floor.  Please ask security about separate witness waiting areas.

Baby changing facility

Baby changing facilities are available on the ground floor, located near the security entrance.  

Prayer / Quiet room

A multi-faith / quiet room is available.

Video facilities

Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement).

Wireless network connection

Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the building.

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Court codes for legal professionals

Magistrates' Court location code: 1720

DX: 724820 Wigan 9

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