Family Court · North East
Darlington Magistrates' Court and Family Court
Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RU
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:
- Care Standards Tribunal – 1st Floor, Darlington Magistrates' Court, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RU (next door)
- Darlington County Court and Family Court – 4 Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, DL3 7RL (0.6 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
Opening times
Contact
Telephone
Building facilities
- Parking
Public parking is available at the Park Place car park next to the court.
- Disabled access
Disabled access and disabled toilet
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Lanyards available on request.
- Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome.
- Hearing Loop
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.
- Interview room
Three interview rooms are available at this court.
- Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are available.
- Video facilities
Video conference facilities excluding prison to court video links.
- Witness service
This location handles
- Adoption
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
- Crime
- Single justice procedure
- Benefits
Scammers sometimes imitate court phone numbers: never pay anyone who contacts you unexpectedly.
What this court deals with
Darlington Magistrates' Court and Family Court is classed as: Family Court.
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For journalists and observers
Check any reporting restrictions before publishing, and confirm details with the court. See our journalist guide and the public gallery guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the hearing list for Darlington Magistrates' Court and Family 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 Darlington Magistrates' Court and Family 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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