Bedford County Court and Family Court
What is Bedford County Court and Family Court?
Bedford County Court and Family Court is a family court at Shire Hall, 3 St Paul's Square, Bedford MK40 1SQ. It is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.
Key facts
- Type
- Family Court
- Address
- Shire Hall, 3 St Paul's Square, Bedford MK40 1SQ
- Court open
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
Source: Find a Court or Tribunal, retrieved 2026-10-14.
Location codes
The internal HMCTS references. No other public site surfaces these alongside the venue’s contact details.
Addresses
- Visit us
- Shire Hall3 St Paul's SquareBedford MK40 1SQ
- Write to us
- Bedford County Court and Family CourtLuton Justice CentreFloors 4 & 5, Arndale HouseLuton PointLuton LU1 2EN
- Write to us
- HMCTS Benefit AppealsPO Box 12626Harlow CM20 9QF
Contacts
- Counter appointments
- 01582 506722from 9am to 5pm
- Enquiries
- 0300 123 5577National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court - Monday to Friday 8:30am -5pm
- Enquiries
- 0300 303 0642Divorce Contact Centre - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm
- Social security and child support
- 0300 123 1142
- DX
- 97760 Luton 4
- Enquiries
- [email protected]Civil
- Enquiries
- [email protected]Family
- Enforcement
- [email protected]
- Breathing space enquiries
- [email protected]
- Adoption
- [email protected]Public Law / Adoption
- Social security and child support
- [email protected]
Opening times
- Court open
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
- Counter open
- 10am to 2pm (by prior appointment only).
Areas of law
Facilities
- Disabled access
There is a ramp with a slight incline to the building entrance. The building has lifts to all floors and level access into courtrooms.
- Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome
- Hearing Loop
The building has a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements.
- Interview room
This court has interview room facilities.
- Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are available.
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
- Lanyards available on request.
Common questions
What is Bedford County Court and Family Court?
Bedford County Court and Family Court is a family court at Shire Hall, 3 St Paul's Square, Bedford MK40 1SQ. It is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.
What are the opening hours for Bedford County Court and Family Court?
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. The counter is open 10am to 2pm (by prior appointment only).