Visiting Norwich Combined Court Centre — practical guide

REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-31

Address and contact

Norwich Combined Court Centre The Law Courts, Bishopgate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1UR

Phone: 0300 123 5577 (enquiries); 01603 728200 (switchboard)

Court code: 285

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

What this court handles

Adoption
childcare arrangements
Divorce and dissolution
Domestic abuse (FL401, non-molestation, occupation)
Financial remedy (money and property)
FGM protection orders
Forced marriage protection orders
Public law children (local authority applications)

Facilities and access

Level access
Hearing loop
Sunflower lanyards
Lift
Baby changing

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.

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General information only — not legal advice. Source: HMCTS find-a-court data for Norwich Combined Court Centre (verified 2026-08-27). 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.