County Court · South East
Reading County Court and Family Court
160-163 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1HE
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:
- Reading Crown Court – Old Shire Hall, The Forbury, Reading, RG1 3EH (0.3 km away)
- Reading Magistrates' Court and Family Court – Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7TQ (0.5 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
No parking facilities are available. The court is in the town centre near the train and bus stations.
- 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 hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement. Please contact the Court office by telephone or email if necessary.
- Interview room
Ten 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 fourth floor
- Video facilities
Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities are available (by prior arrangement). Virtual visits may be accommodated by prior arrangement. Client consultation is only available for hearings due to take place at Reading, during the course of the hearing.
This location handles
- Adoption
- Bankruptcy
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
- Divorce hearings
- Domestic abuse
- Female Genital Mutilation
- Financial Remedy
- Forced marriage
- High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
- Housing
- Money claims
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What this court deals with
Reading County Court and Family Court is classed as: County Court.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the hearing list for Reading 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 Reading 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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