Cumbria justice & public safety directory

Q: How do I contact the police in Cumbria?

In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or contact Cumbria Constabulary at www.cumbria.police.uk.

Q: Where is the nearest court in Cumbria?

Carlisle Crown Court is the nearest, about 36 km away. See the full list of nearby courts above.

Q: How can I get legal aid in Cumbria?

Many of the solicitors listed above are legal-aid providers. Contact a firm directly to check eligibility, or browse all solicitors for more options.

Q: How do I visit someone in prison near Cumbria?

Haverigg is the nearest prison (about 54.5 km away). Visits must usually be booked in advance — see the prison page for details.

Your central source for justice and public-safety services in Cumbria. Find local police, courts, custody centres, prisons and legal help — in one place.

1Police Force

5Courts

4Custody Centres

1Prison

8+Legal Providers

County in North West, England & Wales Population: 511k+

Nearest Police Force

Cumbria Constabulary

Primary Force

Cumbria Constabulary is the territorial police force in England covering Cumbria.

Website:www.cumbria.police.uk

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Nearest Courts

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Carlisle Crown Court

36 miles away

Crown Court

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Lancaster Crown Court

58.9 miles away

Crown Court

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Durham Crown Court

81.5 miles away

Crown Court

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Newcastle upon Tyne Crown Court

87.6 miles away

Crown Court

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Preston Crown Court

91.1 miles away

Crown Court

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Nearest Custody Centres

Durranhill (Carlisle Custody) Brunel Way, Durranhill Industrial Estate, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 3NQ

34.5 mi

Cumbria Headquarters Carleton Hall, Penrith, CA10 2AU

9.4 mi

Penrith Police Station Hunter Lane, Penrith, CA11 7UT

9.7 mi

Appleby Police Station The Sands, Appleby, CA16 6XN

19.5 mi

Nearest Prison

Haverigg

54.5 miles away

HMP Haverigg, North Lane, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4NA

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Legal Solicitors & Legal Help in Cumbria

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Newtons Solicitors LTD

Legal Aid Provider

Family

Penrith

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Gaynham King & Mellor Solicitors

Legal Aid Provider

Family

Penrith

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SCOTT DUFF & CO LIMITED

Solicitor

Litigation - OtherFamilyWills, Trusts and Tax Planning+4

PENRITH

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ARNISON & CO

Solicitor

Wills, Trusts and Tax Planning

PENRITH

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ARNISON & COMPANY SOLICITORS LIMITED

Solicitor

Non-Litigation - OtherPersonal InjuryProperty - Commercial+6

PENRITH

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Emg Solicitors LTD

Legal Aid Provider

Community Care

Penrith

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MITCHELLS

Solicitor

Litigation - OtherProbate and Estate AdministrationFamily+2

Penrith

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MDT LAW

Solicitor

Non-Litigation - OtherWills, Trusts and Tax Planning

Penrith

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About Cumbria

Cumbria is a county in England. This directory connects you to local justice services including police, courts, custody centres, prisons and trusted legal professionals.

Local police, courts & legal help in one place
Access to legal-aid & private solicitors
Transparent, independent & community focused

County at a glance

Area6,768 sq km
Population510,680
Police ForceCumbria Constabulary
Court Locations5 nearby
Prisons1 nearby

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Frequently asked questions

How do I contact the police in Cumbria?

Where is the nearest court in Cumbria?

How can I get legal aid in Cumbria?

How do I visit someone in prison near Cumbria?