Court Listings for Today·Tuesday, 29th September 2026·2 Cases Listed
Check today's Barrow-in-Furness Magistrates' Court listings. View daily hearing schedules, case results, and court details at Abbey Road, LA14 5QX.
On Tuesday, 29th September 2026, Barrow-in-Furness Magistrates' Court has 2 cases entered on its published schedule.
Hearings are scheduled to commence at the following times: 10:00, 14:00.
Proceedings will be conducted across courtroom 01.
Members of the public and accredited media representatives are generally permitted to attend these hearings, subject to any reporting restrictions that may be in place.
Barrow-in-Furness Magistrates' Court is scheduled to hear a case at 14:00 today, with the matter assigned to courtroom 01. This hearing concerns *******, Jordan, bearing case reference number 030054926. Magistrates' courts hear the less serious criminal matters and send the gravest cases up to the Crown Court.
The hearing is due to get under way at 10:00 in court 01. Appearing before the court in this matter is *********, Liam, bearing case reference number 030042026.
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Barrow-in-Furness Magistrates' Court is located on Abbey Road in the heart of Barrow, serving the Furness peninsula and surrounding communities across south Cumbria. Operating under HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) as part of the North West (Cumbria and Lancashire) circuit, this court handles criminal cases and single justice procedure matters for residents across the Barrow-in-Furness area. The court shares its Abbey Road building with Barrow-in-Furness County Court, making it a key judicial venue for the region. Whether you are a defendant, witness, solicitor, or member of the public, checking the daily magistrates court hearings list before attending is essential to confirm scheduling and courtroom allocations.
Barrow-in-Furness Magistrates' Court presides over a range of summary criminal offences and either-way offences at the lower court level. Typical cases include motoring offences such as drink driving, speeding, and driving without insurance, as well as minor assaults, public order offences, theft, criminal damage, and drug possession. The court also deals with single justice procedure (SJP) cases — low-level, non-imprisonable offences such as TV licence evasion, minor road traffic matters, and rail fare evasion — which are typically decided by a single magistrate on paper without requiring the defendant to attend. Bail applications, remand hearings, and committal proceedings for more serious matters that need to be transferred to the Crown Court are also regularly handled here.
The court building is situated on Abbey Road, one of Barrow's principal thoroughfares, at the postcode LA14 5QX. For general enquiries, you can contact the Courts and Tribunals Service Centre on 0330 808 4407 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm; Saturday, 8am to 2pm). Email enquiries can be directed to cumbriamcenq@justice.gov.uk for general matters or cumbriamagslisting@justice.gov.uk for listing queries. For single justice procedure cases, the dedicated SJS helpline is available on 0300 303 0656. The court location code for legal professionals is 1753, and the DX address is 65210 Barrow-in-Furness 2.
There is no general public parking at the court building, though blue badge holders can park on-site by prior arrangement. The nearest public car park is at Barrow Railway Station on Holker Street, which is a short walk from the court. Barrow-in-Furness railway station is served by the Furness Line, with regular services running to Lancaster, Ulverston, and connecting onwards to Carlisle and Preston. Local bus services also stop near Abbey Road, providing connections from across the Furness peninsula and outlying areas including Dalton-in-Furness and Ulverston. If you need to attend hearings at other nearby courts, you can also view the Carlisle Magistrates' Court listings or West Cumbria Magistrates' Court listings on our site.
The court building provides disabled access and accessible toilet facilities. A hearing loop system is available by prior arrangement — contact the court office in advance if you require this. Assistance dogs are welcome, and the court participates in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme, with lanyards available on request. Interview rooms can be booked, and refreshments are available from vending machines. Baby changing facilities are also provided. Video conferencing and prison-to-court video link services are available by prior arrangement for hearings that require remote attendance.
You can check the latest magistrates court listings on this page, which are updated daily with scheduled hearings. Alternatively, you can call the Courts and Tribunals Service Centre on 0330 808 4407 or email cumbriamagslisting@justice.gov.uk for specific listing queries.
Bring your court summons or charge sheet, any legal paperwork, and a form of photo identification. If you have legal representation, confirm the hearing time with your solicitor beforehand. Arrive at least 15 to 20 minutes early to pass through security and locate your courtroom.
Court hearing results from Barrow Magistrates' Court are published on this page following each sitting day. For specific case outcomes, you may also contact the court directly via email or telephone.
Yes. The Abbey Road building houses both Barrow-in-Furness Magistrates' Court and Barrow-in-Furness County Court, though each operates as a separate jurisdiction handling different types of cases.