Northampton Magistrates Courts Open Day

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.

Tours will be happening throughout the day from 10am-4pm. No booking required.