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Magistrates Courts Open Day

Northampton Magistrates Court, Campbell Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3EB

  • 13 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

For one day, the Magistrates Courts will be open to the public with interesting tours of the courts and cells, and interesting talks and mock trials. It’s the first time this has been possible since 2019.

On the day there will be tours of both the cells and the courts, the opportunity to take part in mock trials, and the opportunity to meet and hear talks by different parties that are involved with the courts including the Crime Prosecution Service, Defence Solicitors, Probation Services, Youth Detention and Magistrates themselves. You can also find out how to become a Magistrate. This is the only day in the year the courts be open to the general public and the first time since 2019.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:
1000-1600

Location & directions

Northampton Magistrates Court, Campbell Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3EB

Directions:
It is just past the Aldi in central Northampton and almost opposite the Grosvenor Casino
Contact on day:
Simon Barter
Telephone number:
+447979288981

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Paid Parking opposite the courts.

Additional information

There will be a security search at the entrance.

Max no of people per tour:
50
Est. tour duration:
2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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