Taunton Crown Court,Taunton, Somerset

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Accessibility

https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/taunton-crown-county-and-family-court

2025:

"If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 123 5577.

No parking:

There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off-site parking is available within 500m of the Court, Crescent car park, Tangier car park, Enfield car park. There is limited parking on site for blue badge holders.


Disabled access:

This building has level access to the building entrance, and court room.  


Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network:

Lanyards available on request.


Assistance dogs:

Assistance dogs are welcome.


Hearing loop:

The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement.  Please contact the Court office by telephone or email if necessary.


Security arch:

For safety and security, all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter this building. We have a security arch. Please alert the security officer if you have pacemaker.


Lift:

Please note; the lift is currently out of action due to building works. 


Public toilets:

Available on the ground floor


Disabled toilet:

Available on the ground floor and first floor.


Baby changing facility:

Baby changing facilities are available in the disabled toilets on the ground floor "


Brief description

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taunton_Shire_Hall#:~:text=Taunton%20Shire%20Hall%20is%20a,a%20Grade%20II%20listed%20building.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taunton_Shire_Hall

2025:

"Taunton Shire Hall is a municipal building on Shuttern in TauntonSomerset. The Shire Hall, which serves as a Crown Court, is a Grade II listed building.[1]"


Address

The Shire Hall
Taunton
TA1 4EU


Email

Enquiries: Enquiries.taunton.countycourt@justice.gov.uk


Phone

Enquiries: 01823 257 084


Website

https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/taunton-crown-county-and-family-court


Directions


Opening Times

https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/taunton-crown-county-and-family-court

2025:

"Monday 

  • 8:30am-5:00pm

Tuesday

  • 8:30am-5:00pm

Wednesday

  • 8:30am-5:00pm

Thursday

  • 8:30am-5:00pm

Friday

  • 8:30am-5:00pm

Saturday

  • CLOSED

Sunday

  • CLOSED"

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change


Transport

Taunton Rail (1.1 miles)


Amenities

https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/taunton-crown-county-and-family-court

2025:

"Refreshments:

Hot and cold drinks vending machines are available on the ground floor.


Interview room:

Consultation rooms are available at this court


Waiting Room:

1. This building has a public waiting area on the ground floor and a separate witness waiting area. Please ask for details. 2. This building has a public waiting area outside each court or hearing room.


Video facilities:

1. Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement).


Wireless network connection:

Wi-Fi is available to criminal professional users only.


Witness service:

1. Support for witnesses is available from the Citizens Advice witness service https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/citizens-advice-witness-service/.


Translators or Interpreters:

Get an interpreter at a court or tribunal. (opens in new tab)"


Travel Information

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