Family Court · South East
Canterbury Magistrates' Court
Broad Street, Canterbury, CT1 2UE
Hearing lists
The official service currently shows no Crown or magistrates' list for this court. We last checked on . Lists are not published on weekends and holidays, and some courts do not sit every day.
First names are masked: defendants appear as ******, or ****** SURNAME where the list gives one. Lists can change at short notice, so check the official list before you travel.
Plan your hearing day
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Map and getting there
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Aim to arrive at least 30 minutes before your hearing to allow for security checks.
Check you have the right building
Other courts close by, so you can be sure which one is on your paperwork:
- Canterbury Combined Court Centre – Canterbury Combined Court and Family Court Hearing Centre, The Law Courts, Chaucer Road, Canterbury, CT1 1ZA (0.7 km away)
Before you go
- Bring your court paperwork and photo ID.
- Expect airport-style security. Leave sharp or prohibited items at home.
- If you will be late or cannot attend, contact the court and your solicitor as soon as possible.
- Mobile phones must usually be silent, and recording is not allowed.
Venue details
Contact
Telephone
Building facilities
- Disabled access
This building has level access to the building entrance, and court room.
- 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
4 interview rooms are available on the ground floor
- Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are available in the toilets on the ground floor
- Video facilities
Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement). Video link can be used for witnesses or solicitor linking to virtual court by prior booking.
This location handles
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
- Crime
- Domestic abuse
- Single justice procedure
Scammers sometimes imitate court phone numbers: never pay anyone who contacts you unexpectedly.
What this court deals with
Canterbury Magistrates' Court is classed as: Family Court.
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For journalists and observers
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the hearing list for Canterbury Magistrates' Court?
Official lists are published by HMCTS. Use the "View the official list" button on this page to go straight to the list page for Canterbury Magistrates' Court.
Can I watch a hearing?
Many tribunal and family hearings are private or restricted. Check the official list and contact the venue before travelling.
What should I do if I will be late or cannot attend?
Contact the court named on your paperwork and your solicitor (if you have one) as early as you can. Do not simply stay away.
Why can’t I find my case on the list?
See our guide on why a case may not be listed. Lists are published at different times and some hearings are never published.
Sources and updates
- Hearing lists: official list page for this court on the HMCTS Court and Tribunal Hearings service. Each list shows when HMCTS updated it and when we last checked. How we get our lists.
- Venue details: official Find a court or tribunal page (dataset checked 2026-10-04), live details last checked 13 Oct 2026.
- Court information is based on HM Courts & Tribunals Service data. Used under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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