View today's Margate Magistrates Court listings. Check daily hearings, case schedules, defendant names & courtroom times for Margate, Kent. Updated daily.
Daily Listings Summary for Margate Magistrates' Court
The official court schedule for Friday, 14th August 2026 comprises a total of 10 cases listed for hearing at Margate Magistrates' Court.
Hearings are scheduled to commence at the following times: 10:00, 14:00.
Proceedings will be conducted across courtrooms 01, 02.
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.
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View Listings →About Margate Magistrates Court – Thanet, Kent
Margate Magistrates Court serves the Thanet district of Kent, covering the coastal towns of Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs, and the surrounding Isle of Thanet area. Margate itself is one of England's oldest seaside resorts, with a rich Victorian history tied to the seafront, Turner Contemporary gallery, and the iconic Dreamland amusement park. The court handles a wide range of criminal and civil proceedings for residents and businesses across this vibrant part of the Kent coast.
Due to the consolidation of court services across Kent, cases previously heard at Margate are now listed and processed at Folkestone Magistrates' Court, which operates as the primary magistrates' venue for East Kent. All Margate Magistrates Court listings — including defendant names, case numbers, courtroom numbers, and scheduled hearing times — are published daily through this service.
Court Location & Contact Details
Margate Magistrates Court hearings are conducted at:
- Venue: Folkestone Magistrates' Court
- Address: Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DH
- Telephone: 01303 227800
- Email: [email protected]
- Counter Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 4:00pm
What Cases Are Heard at Margate Magistrates Court?
As a magistrates' court serving a busy coastal and urban area, Margate's court listings include a broad spectrum of criminal and summary cases. These typically include:
>Road traffic offences and driving bans
>Theft, burglary, and shoplifting in Margate town centre and retail parks
>Assault and public order offences, particularly during busy summer tourist seasons
>Drug possession and supply offences
>Domestic abuse and harassment cases
>Benefit fraud and financial offences
>Breach of bail and community orders
>Licensing matters for Margate's hospitality venues and seafront businesses
More serious cases — such as those involving serious violence, sexual offences, or large-scale fraud — are committed up to Canterbury Crown Court or Maidstone Crown Court for trial or sentencing.
Daily Court Listings: What's Published
Each day's Margate Magistrates Court list includes the defendant's full name, the nature of the charge, the prosecuting authority (such as Kent Police or the Crown Prosecution Service), the courtroom number, and the listed hearing time. Lists are published at the end of each business day for the following day's hearings. Monday lists — along with any Saturday sittings — are published on Fridays. Cases involving children or youth defendants are not made publicly available in accordance with legal protections.
Getting to Folkestone Magistrates' Court from Margate
Margate is well connected to Folkestone by public transport and road. Key travel options include:
By Train: Direct trains run from Margate station to Folkestone Central via Ashford International, with journey times of approximately 50–70 minutes. The court is then reachable by taxi or local bus.
>By Bus: National Express and Stagecoach East Kent operate services connecting Margate, Ramsgate, and Folkestone along the A20 and M20 corridor.
>By Car: From Margate, take the A28 or A299 (Thanet Way) towards Ashford, then join the M20 westbound to Folkestone, approximately 35–40 miles. Parking is available near the court in Folkestone town centre.
Frequently Asked Questions – Margate Magistrates Court
Where is Margate Magistrates Court located?
Margate Magistrates Court cases are now heard at Folkestone Magistrates' Court, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2DH. You can call 01303 227800 for case-specific enquiries.
How do I find out if someone is in Margate Magistrates Court today?
Today's Margate Magistrates Court listings are published on this page daily. The list includes defendant names, charges, courtroom, and scheduled hearing times. Lists are refreshed each working day.
What time does Margate Magistrates Court start?
Court sittings typically begin at 10:00am, though some early hearings may be listed from 9:30am. The court counter opens at 9:30am Monday to Friday.
Can I attend a hearing at Margate Magistrates Court?
Yes. Magistrates' courts in England and Wales are open to the public. You may attend hearings at Folkestone Magistrates' Court as a spectator unless the court has specifically restricted access for that case.
What happens if my case isn't on the Margate listings today?
If an expected case is not listed by 5:00pm the day before, contact the court directly at [email protected] or call 01303 227800. Overnight custody cases and youth cases are not published in the public list.
For hearings at nearby venues, you may also wish to check Folkestone Magistrates Court listings or Medway Magistrates Court listings for related East Kent and Kent cases.