County Court · North East
North Shields County Court and Family Court
Kings Court, Earl Grey Way, Royal Quays, North Shields, NE29 6AR
Hearing lists
No list is currently published for this court. Lists are not published on weekends and holidays.
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:
- South Tyneside Magistrates' Court – Millbank, Secretan Way, Tyne & Wear, South Shields, NE33 1RG (1.4 km away)
- North Tyneside Magistrates' Court – The Courthouse, Tynemouth Road, North Shields, NE30 1AG (1.9 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
- 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 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
Eight interview rooms are available at this court.
- Video facilities
Video Conference facilities excluding prison to court video links
This location handles
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
- Divorce hearings
- Domestic abuse
- High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
- Housing
- Money claims
- Benefits
Scammers sometimes imitate court phone numbers: never pay anyone who contacts you unexpectedly.
What this court deals with
North Shields County Court and Family Court is classed as: County 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 North Shields County 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 North Shields County Court and Family Court.
Can I watch a hearing?
Most hearings in criminal and civil courts are open to the public, but some are private or restricted. Expect security screening on entry.
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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