Visiting Hull and Holderness Magistrates' Court and Hearing Centre — practical guide

REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-31

Address and contact

Hull and Holderness Magistrates' Court and Hearing Centre The Law Courts, Market Place, Kingston-upon-Hull, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU1 1RD

Phone: 0330 808 4407; 0300 303 0656; 0300 7909901; 03003321230

Family enquiries (national): 0300 123 5577 (Monday–Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm).

What this court handles

  • accessibility statement
  • benefits
  • contact
  • cookies
  • court codes for legal professionals
  • crime
  • dx:
  • Domestic abuse (FL401, non-molestation, occupation)

Facilities and access

  • Contact the court to confirm facilities and access arrangements.

Before you travel

1. Confirm your hearing — your notice of hearing names the court and room. If in doubt, phone the court with your case number. 2. Arrive early — aim for 30–45 minutes before your listed time to clear security and find your courtroom. 3. Bring ID and your case papers — photo ID, your hearing notice, bundle/position statement (3 copies: you, the judge, the other side). 4. Security search — court security operates like airport security; arrive with time to spare and leave sharp items out. 5. Ask for the family counter — family cases are handled separately from civil/criminal listings at combined centres.

On the day

  • Check the court list (usually displayed near the entrance) for your case number and courtroom.
  • If a Support Through Court volunteer is available, they can help you find your room and settle.
  • Ask an usher if you need adjustments — quiet room, extra time, or to sit away from the other party.

Related guides


General information only — not legal advice. Source: HMCTS find-a-court data for Hull and Holderness Magistrates' Court and Hearing Centre (verified 2026-08-31). Always confirm details with the court before travelling.

Content verified against the official HMCTS court directory, gov.uk forms and fees pages, and the professional body registers (SRA, FMC, Bar Council). Last reviewed September 2026.

Are you a family-law professional in your area? Get listed on this page →