Local information for the Crown Court at Southwark – sitting at Prospero House
Prospero House 241 Borough High Street London SE1 1GA
Opening Hours – 08:30 – 17:30
HMCTS Delivery Manager Nancy McCarthy [email protected]
Travelling to court
Travelling by train: The nearest train stations are London Bridge and Elephant and Castle. The nearest underground stations are Borough and Elephant and Castle.
Please note that Borough tube station is currently not operational.
Travelling by bus: Bus routes 21, 35, 40, 133 and 343 alight at Borough High Street.
Parking: There are no car parking spaces available at Inner London Crown Court.
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The professional court user scheme is operational at this court.
Catering
Catering facilities will be available at the court from Monday 10th August serving a selection of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and confectionary.
You can also bring a packed lunch or purchase refreshments in the surrounding area.
General information
Face coverings must be worn when in the public areas of the building e.g. corridors, public waiting areas, main reception. Face coverings can be removed in consultation rooms.
Face coverings may be worn in Court by Counsel if an when they are not speaking. Subject to approval by the Judge, members of the public, witnesses and defendants may also wear face coverings in Court if and when they are not speaking, save where required to be removed for security reasons.
Due to social distancing measures there is limited public seating within the court rooms.
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