Three Places on One Leicester Crown Court List
One Crown list for Leicester covers three buildings. Most hearings sit at 90 Wellington Street, but the list also places some at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Pocklingtons Walk and some at the super courtroom in Loughborough.
The building name sits in its own column on the official list, and on the list panel above. In the eight daily lists this site stored between 6 and 15 October 2026, about seven in ten hearings were at Wellington Street. The rest were split between the magistrates' court and Loughborough.
| Building | Address | What sits there |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester Crown Court | 90 Wellington Street, Leicester LE1 6HG | Most Crown Court work: trials, sentences, mentions, plea hearings and appeals from magistrates. Shared with Leicester County Court and Family Court. |
| Leicester Magistrates' Court | 15 Pocklingtons Walk, Leicester LE1 6BT | Crown Court hearings listed under the magistrates' court building, mostly committals for sentence, sentences, bail and short mentions. |
| Loughborough Court (super courtroom) | 60 Pinfold Gate, Loughborough LE11 1AZ | A large courtroom run as an annex of Leicester Crown Court for trials with many defendants. |
The Room Number Trap
Leicester's lists repeat room numbers across buildings. For example, "Court 6" appeared both at Wellington Street and at the magistrates' court in the same week, and "Court 4" appeared at Wellington Street and at Loughborough. So a letter that says only "Court 6" is not enough to know where to go.
The labels on the list are short and easy to misread. Here is how they matched up in October 2026:
| Label on the list | Building | Rooms seen, October 2026 | What it mostly carried |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 90 Wellington Street | Courts 1 to 6, 10, 11 and 12 | Trials, sentences, mentions, plea hearings, appeals |
| Leicester Magistrates' Court | 15 Pocklingtons Walk | Court 6 | Committals for sentence, sentences, bail, mentions |
| Leic Crown Sitting At Leic Mags | Leicester Magistrates' Court | Court 15 | Breach hearings, on the days checked |
| Leics Crown Sitting At Lough | Loughborough Court, 60 Pinfold Gate | Court 4 | Part-heard trials |
Two of those labels name the magistrates' court, and both point to the Pocklingtons Walk building. If your hearing carries either one, go there, not to Wellington Street, and ask the Crown Court office if you are unsure.
Why Loughborough Appears on a Leicester List
GOV.UK announced the Loughborough super courtroom in November 2021, after a £2.7 million refit of Loughborough Magistrates' Court. It was built for trials with many defendants and runs as an annex of Leicester Crown Court. That is why its cases appear on the Leicester list.
Find a Court now lists the building as Loughborough Court, 60 Pinfold Gate. Its entry tells people with Crown Court cases there to write to Leicester Crown Court. In October 2026 every Loughborough row was a trial already under way, always in Court 4.
What Do the Leicester Crown Court Listings Usually Contain?
Most days, the Leicester list has a few dozen hearings, nearly all due to start at 10am or 10.30am. The eight lists stored between 6 and 15 October 2026 held 331 hearings, about 41 a day. The busiest was Monday 12 October, with 53.
Start times cluster tightly. Some entries carry no time at all. Of the hearings with a time, 252 out of 269 were set for the 10am hour, with a handful at 2pm, 11am or 9.45am. Because so many cases share one start, a 10.30am hearing can still be called much later in the morning.
The Hearing Types That Fill Leicester's Lists
The types of hearing tell you what kind of day to expect. Here are the most common types in those eight lists, with a long tail of others not shown:
| Hearing type on the list | Hearings, 6 to 15 October 2026 | What it usually means |
|---|---|---|
| Trial (Part Heard) | 55 | A trial that started on an earlier day and continues |
| For Sentence | 52 | The defendant has pleaded or been convicted; the judge passes sentence |
| For Mention (Defendant to Attend) | 37 | A short hearing the defendant must come to |
| Plea and Trial Preparation | 34 | The first main hearing, where pleas are taken and a trial date is set |
| Committal for Sentence | 31 | The magistrates' court sent the case to the Crown Court for sentence |
| For Trial (Floater) | 10 | A trial waiting for any free courtroom that day |
Courtroom 10 at Wellington Street carried the most hearings in that period, followed by Court 3. Court 3 also handled appeals from the magistrates' court. On those days, the judge column showed a judge sitting with two magistrates, which is the usual panel for such appeals.
Two smaller notes also turn up on Leicester lists. "Counsel via CVP" means a barrister will join by video link. "Defendant excused" means the defendant does not need to attend that hearing. For a fuller key, see the Crown Court daily list explained.
When Tomorrow's List Appears and When XHIBIT Goes Live
The next day's Leicester list normally appears in the late afternoon. In the lists stored for 15 and 16 October 2026, the latest version was published at about 4pm and 5pm the day before. Changes can still follow overnight or on the morning itself.
On the day, the official XHIBIT daily court status for Leicester shows what each courtroom is doing. It goes live from 10am and updates as events happen in court. That helps if you are waiting for a case near the bottom of a busy list. More on timing is in when court lists are published.
Finding One Case on the List
The quickest way to find one hearing is by case number, then by date. Use the search box on the list panel, or the site's court list search. Leicester case numbers on the list start with a letter or a number depending on the type of case, so copy the number exactly from your paperwork.
If your paperwork shows a courtroom but no building, check the building column first. Then compare the time. Finally, if two entries look similar, ask the usher on arrival rather than guessing. The guide to finding your courtroom covers screens, ushers and late room changes.
Why Has a Case Vanished From the Leicester List?
A case usually drops off a Leicester list because the hearing has moved, not because something has gone wrong for you. Floating trials, part-heard trials that run long and late adjournments all reshuffle the next day's list.
Sometimes the building itself causes the change. A BBC report on 27 May 2026 said a burst water pipe in the holding cells flooded part of the basement at Leicester Crown Court. According to the report, some cases could not go ahead that day. HMCTS told the BBC the cells were fixed and fully working, and that the court was contacting people to rearrange hearings.
So if a hearing disappears, check the next few days on the list panel first. Then ask your solicitor, the Witness Service or the Crown Court office. Restricted and youth cases never appear on this site at all, which is another reason a hearing may be missing.
| What you see | Likely reason | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Case gone from tomorrow's list | Adjourned or moved to another day | Check later dates; ask your solicitor |
| Same case, different building | Moved to the magistrates' court or Loughborough | Confirm the building before travelling |
| "For Trial (Floater)" | Waiting for a free courtroom | Arrive on time and expect to wait |
| No entry at all | Restricted, youth or not yet listed | Contact the court office |
The site's guide on why a case may not be listed explains each of these in more detail.
Can the Public Watch a Trial at Leicester Crown Court?
Yes. Most Leicester Crown Court hearings are open, and you can usually just turn up, go through security and sit in the public gallery.
You do not need to book a seat. The judge decides whether a hearing is open, so a few may be private or have limits on who can watch.
GOV.UK's page on observing a court hearing sets out the general rule. Hearings usually take place in public, and observers watch from a public gallery. You cannot record, broadcast or take photos of any hearing.
Choosing a Courtroom as a First-Time Observer
For a first visit, timing matters most. Leicester's lists start almost entirely at 10am or 10.30am, so arrive well before 10am to clear the security arch. Then ask an usher which courtroom has a trial running, or check XHIBIT from 10am.
Students and first-time observers often ask what to pick. A "Trial (Part Heard)" shows evidence and witnesses, while a sentencing list shows several short hearings in a morning. If you want to see a jury trial from its first day, look for an entry that says just "For Trial".
How to Behave in the Gallery
Gallery etiquette at Leicester follows the same rules as any Crown Court. Sit quietly, keep your phone silent, and do not eat or drink in court. You can come and go, but leave or enter between witnesses where you can, so you do not disturb the jury.
Reporting restrictions may also apply. A restriction can stop anyone, including you on social media, from naming a person or sharing details. If an usher or the judge asks you to leave, do so straight away. The public gallery guide covers seating and what happens if a hearing closes.
Inside 90 Wellington Street: Security, Floors and the Shared Entrance
Wellington Street is a shared building. Leicester Crown Court shares the address with Leicester County Court and Family Court, which also deals with some High Court cases. So the queue at the door can include people going to civil, family and criminal hearings.
Security searches everyone and every bag at the entrance, using an arch scanner. If you have a pacemaker, tell the security officer before you walk through. A hearing loop works at the security arch as well as in every courtroom.
Hot food and hot drinks cannot come into the building. However, a cafeteria serves hot food and drinks on the mezzanine floor, next to Jury Assembly. Disabled and pushchair access is by a ramp at the back of the building, and signs show the way.
For everyone with a role in a case, the floors matter. Consultation rooms sit on the ground and first floors, where lawyers meet clients. There is a children's room, but it is for child witnesses only. Baby changing is on the first floor.
| Facility | Detail |
|---|---|
| Disabled access | Disabled and pushchair access to the building is via a ramp, please follow signage to the back of the building. Toilet facilities are available. Parking for blue badge holders can be arranged by contacting the Customer Service in advance on 0116 222 5700. |
| Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network | Lanyards available on request. |
| Assistance dogs | Assistance dogs are welcome. |
| Hearing Loop | A loop hearing facility is available in all courtrooms and at the security arch by the public entrance. |
| Security arch | For safety and security, all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter the building. We have a security arch. Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker. |
| Refreshments | Hot food and drink prepared and served on the premises in the Cafeteria, located on the mezzanine floor, next to Jury Assembly. Please note that it is not permissible to bring hot food or hot drinks into the building. |
| Interview room | Consultation rooms are available on the ground and first floors. |
| Children's waiting room | There is a children's room available for child witnesses only. |
| Baby changing facility | Baby changing facilities are located on the first floor. |
| Video facilities | Video Conference and Prison Video Link facilities. |
| Wireless network connection | Access to GovWifi available. |
| Witness service | www.witnessservice.org.uk |
The general security checks guide explains what to leave at home and how long the queue can take on a busy morning.
How Do You Get to Leicester Crown Court, and Where Can You Park?
Wellington Street is in Leicester city centre, and the city's railway station is on London Road. Leicester station's address is London Road, LE2 0QB. If you are coming from elsewhere in Leicestershire, the train avoids the search for city-centre parking.
Parking is limited, and the court has no general visitor car park listed. Find a Court names East Street as the nearest public car park. There are also paid on-street bays on Wellington Street and Albion Street. Blue Badge holders can ask the Crown Court's Customer Service team in advance to arrange a space.
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The other two buildings have their own parking advice. For each, the table below gives what Find a Court says:
| Building | Nearest parking named by Find a Court | Access |
|---|---|---|
| 90 Wellington Street | East Street car park; paid on-street bays on Wellington Street and Albion Street | Ramp at the back; Blue Badge space by arrangement |
| Leicester Magistrates' Court, Pocklingtons Walk | Newarke Street car park | Main entrance |
| Loughborough Court, Pinfold Gate | Beehive Lane car park, off Woodgate, LE11 2TY | Main entrance |
If your hearing is at Loughborough, plan that trip separately. It is a different town, and a Leicester city-centre car park will not help. Check the building column the evening before, because a trial can move between buildings.
Jury Service at Leicester: Travel, Expenses and Where to Report
Jurors report to Jury Assembly at Wellington Street, which sits on the mezzanine floor next to the cafeteria.
Your summons letter gives the date, time and any local instructions, so keep it with you on the first morning. The jury office has its own phone line, shown in the contact panel on this page.
Jury service usually lasts up to 10 working days, according to GOV.UK. Jurors are not paid for serving, but you can claim back some lost earnings and travel costs. Travel claims only cover trips inside England and Wales, and accommodation cannot be claimed. The jury service expenses page gives the current rules for employees, the self-employed and those not working.
Jurors from towns outside the city often ask whether to drive or take the train. Since visitor parking near Wellington Street is limited, the train into Leicester station is often easier. If you drive, keep your parking receipts, because you may need them for your claim.
If your trial is listed at Loughborough, the jury office will tell you where to go. Do not assume Wellington Street. The what to expect at a Crown Court guide covers jury rooms and a normal trial day.
What Should Defendants, Witnesses and Families Check?
Everyone should check the building and the start time the evening before, then again in the morning. After that, each role has a few Leicester-specific points.
| You are | What to check at Leicester | Where to read more |
|---|---|---|
| Defendant | Building column, case number, whether "Defendant to Attend" appears; video and prison video links are available | Going to court as a defendant |
| Witness | Whether the trial is a floater or part-heard; children's room is for child witnesses | Attending court as a witness |
| Family member | Public gallery access; do not bring hot food or drinks in; buy them at the mezzanine cafeteria | Family members at court |
| Victim | Witness Service support before and on the day | Victims of crime at court |
For defendants on bail, the list matters most. A "For Mention (Defendant to Attend)" entry means you must come in, even if the hearing lasts minutes. If the entry says "Defendant excused", ask your solicitor before staying away.
Witnesses often wait longest. The Witness Service number appears in the contact panel on this page. Volunteers can explain the courtroom and help with nerves before you give evidence.
How Do You Find Out the Result of a Leicester Case?
The Leicester Crown list shows hearings, not outcomes, so it will not tell you a verdict or sentence. A "For Sentence" entry only shows that a sentence is due that day.
For a result, ask the solicitor or the court office if you are involved in the case. Local press often reports sentences from Leicester Crown Court. Judiciary.uk publishes sentencing remarks in a small number of cases, including some heard in the Crown Court at Loughborough.
People also search for "sentencing results today". The daily lists this site uses carry no results, so a result has to come from one of the sources above. Being listed never means a person is guilty.
Contacting Leicester Crown Court Without Calling the Wrong Office
Use the Crown Court's own contacts, shown below, rather than numbers for the County or Family Court. Those courts share the Wellington Street building but use national contact centres, so their lines will not reach the Crown Court office.
The Crown Court has separate email addresses for general enquiries and for listing. Listing questions, such as a hearing date or which building, go to the listing address. Other questions go to enquiries.
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Find a Court also warns that scammers copy genuine HMCTS phone numbers and emails, then demand payment. If anyone calls claiming to be the court and asks for money, do not pay. Report it to Action Fraud instead. The Leicester Crown Court page on Find a Court has the official details.
Courts Near Leicester Crown Court
Several courts sit close by, and two of them share business with the Crown Court. The magistrates' court hosts some Crown hearings, and the County and Family Court shares the Wellington Street building.
- Leicester Magistrates' Court: its own lists cover magistrates' hearings; Crown hearings sitting there appear on this page
- Leicester County Court and Family Court: same Wellington Street building, separate lists and separate contacts
- Loughborough Court: home of the super courtroom used for large Leicester Crown Court trials
- Leicester County Court and Family Court, LE1 6HG (next door)
- Leicester Magistrates' Court, LE1 6BT (0.5 km away)
Leicester Crown Court Listings: Common Questions
Leicester's most common questions are answered below, from parking and phones to Loughborough trials and floating cases.
For a question about one case, such as whether it will go ahead, speak to the solicitor, the Witness Service or the Crown Court office. The list on this page shows hearings only, never outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Leicester Have Its Own Crown Court?
Yes. Leicester Crown Court sits at 90 Wellington Street in the city centre and hears serious criminal cases for Leicester and Leicestershire. Some of its hearings take place in other buildings, including rooms at Leicester Magistrates' Court and a large courtroom at Loughborough, and they still appear on the Leicester Crown list.
Is Leicester Magistrates' Court the Same Building as the Crown Court?
No. The magistrates' court is a separate building at 15 Pocklingtons Walk. However, the Crown Court sometimes sits there, so a Crown hearing can be listed under the magistrates' court building. Check the building name on the Leicester Crown list before you set off, because the courtroom numbers overlap.
Why Is My Leicester Crown Court Hearing at Loughborough?
Leicester Crown Court uses a large courtroom at Loughborough Court, 60 Pinfold Gate, mainly for trials with several defendants. GOV.UK announced it as an annex of Leicester Crown Court in 2021, and its cases appear on the Leicester list. Your solicitor or the court can confirm why yours is there.
Does Leicester Crown Court Have Parking for Visitors?
There is no general visitor car park listed for the court. Find a Court names East Street as the nearest public car park, with paid on-street bays on Wellington Street and Albion Street. Blue Badge holders can ask Customer Service in advance to arrange a space at the building.
Can I See Tomorrow's Leicester Crown Court List Today?
Usually, yes, from the late afternoon. In mid October 2026 the list for each next day was last updated at about 4pm to 5pm the day before. Pick tomorrow's date in the list panel on this page, and check again in the morning because late changes happen.
Can I Watch a Leicester Hearing Remotely Instead?
Only if the court agrees. GOV.UK says you should contact the court in advance with your full name and email address to ask about watching remotely. The court may not have the equipment for every hearing and can suggest you come in person instead. Recording or photographing any hearing is not allowed.
Can I Take My Phone Into Leicester Crown Court?
Yes, but security searches every visitor and their belongings at the Wellington Street entrance. Keep your phone silent and out of sight in the courtroom. You must not record, broadcast or photograph a hearing, whether you are a visitor, a witness or family.
Is It Serious If a Case Goes to Leicester Crown Court?
The Crown Court deals with the more serious criminal cases, including trials before a jury and sentences the magistrates send up. Being listed there does not mean a person is guilty. For advice about a particular case, speak to a criminal defence solicitor rather than relying on the list.
What Does For Trial (Floater) Mean on the Leicester List?
A floater is a trial ready to start in whichever courtroom becomes free that day. It may begin late, move rooms or be put off if no court frees up. Leicester's October 2026 lists carried several floating trials, so witnesses and families should keep in touch with the Witness Service or solicitor.
Will a Defendant's Name Appear on This Site's Leicester List?
First names never appear. A surname shows only when it reads clearly and no reporting restriction applies; otherwise the entry shows as hidden. Youth and restricted cases are left out. If you are named on a list and want it removed, use the removal request page.