County Court · North West
Preston Combined Court Centre
The Law Courts, Openshaw Place, Ring Way, Preston, PR1 2LL
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:
- Preston Magistrates' Court – Lawson Street, Preston, PR1 2QT (0.3 km away)
- Preston Crown Court and Family Court (Sessions House) – The Family Court, Sessions House, Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 2PD (0.3 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
- No parking
There are no parking facilities at this building except for a limited number of disabled spaces, which are available on a first come first served basis. The nearest public car parks are as follows: 1) Upper Lawson Street Car Park, PR1 2RJ 2) Walker Street Car Park, PR1 2RQ 3) Saul Street Car Park, PR1 2QU 4) Bus Station Car Park, Carlisle Street, PR1 1DJ
- Disabled access
Disabled access and toilet facilities are available. Disabled parking is very limited at the court and is on a first come, first served basis.
- 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.
- Public toilets
Public toilets are available within the building.
- Disabled toilet
Accessible toilets are available within the court building.
- Interview room
Twenty interview rooms are available at this court.
- Children's waiting room
This court has a childrens room facility.
- Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are available in the disabled toilets on the ground floor.
- Video facilities
Video conference facilities excluding prison to court video links [for courts only]. For queries please contact Ramon Warbrick Ramon.Warbrick@justice.gov.uk, 01772 844708, Andrew Hellebrand Andrew.Hellebrand@justice.gov.uk, 01772 844746 or Mohammed Malik Mohammed.Malik@justice.gov.uk, 01772 844854.
- Wireless network connection
Access to GovWifi available.
- Witness service
This location handles
- Bankruptcy
- Crime
- High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
- Housing
- Money claims
- Single justice procedure
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What this court deals with
Preston Combined Court Centre is classed as: County Court.
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Help and support
- Witness Service (Citizens Advice) – Free support for witnesses and victims at criminal courts.
- Legal aid (GOV.UK) – Check whether you can get help with legal costs.
- Citizens Advice – General advice on legal and other problems.
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 Preston Combined Court Centre?
Official lists are published by HMCTS. Use the "View the official list" button on this page to go straight to the list page for Preston Combined Court Centre.
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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