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BundleCreator is online court bundle software designed to help you prepare documents for hearings at Bedford County Court and Family Court. Upload your documents, use our pre-loaded templates for Bankruptcy & Insolvency, Child Arrangements, Commercial Litigation, Divorce & Financial Remedy, and export a paginated, indexed bundle ready for court. From £12 per bundle.
About Bedford County Court and Family Court
Address
Shire Hall 3 St Paul's Square, Bedford, MK40 1SQ, Bedford MK40 1SQ
Court Type
Family Court
Opening Hours
- Court open: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
- Counter open: 10am to 2pm (by prior appointment only).
Phone
- Counter appointments: 01582 506722
- Enquiries: 0300 123 5577
- Enquiries: 0300 303 0642
- Enquiries: enquiries.luton.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
- Enquiries: lutoncountyfamily@justice.gov.uk
- Enforcement: bedshertsbailiffs@justice.gov.uk
Facilities at Bedford County Court and Family Court
- Disabled access
- Assistance dogs
- Hearing Loop
- Interview room
- Baby changing facility
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Bundle Templates for Bedford County Court and Family Court
BundleCreator includes pre-loaded templates for the case types heard at Bedford County Court and Family Court. Choose a practice area to get started.
Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Pre-loaded templates and guidance for bankruptcy & insolvency proceedings
Child Arrangements
Pre-loaded templates and guidance for child arrangements proceedings
Commercial Litigation
Pre-loaded templates and guidance for commercial litigation proceedings
Divorce & Financial Remedy
Pre-loaded templates and guidance for divorce & financial remedy proceedings
Domestic Abuse
Pre-loaded templates and guidance for domestic abuse proceedings
Family Law
Pre-loaded templates and guidance for family law proceedings
Housing Disrepair
Pre-loaded templates and guidance for housing disrepair proceedings
Public Children Law
Pre-loaded templates and guidance for public children law proceedings
Small Claims
Pre-loaded templates and guidance for small claims proceedings
Guides for Hearings at Bedford County Court and Family Court
Step-by-step guidance for the case types heard at Bedford County Court and Family Court, written for litigants in person and legal professionals.
Divorce & Financial Remedy
How to Get Divorced in the UK: Consent Order and Financial Settlement
Comprehensive guide to UK divorce covering consent order divorce UK, financial remedy proceedings, Form E financial statement, and divorce court bundles. With timelines and statistics.
25 min readChild Arrangements
How to Create a Court Bundle Structured for PD 27A
Step-by-step guide to preparing a court bundle structured for Practice Direction 27A. Pagination, indexing, OCR, bookmarks, and file size requirements explained.
18 min readChild Arrangements
Court Bundle Software for Litigants in Person: How BundleCreator Helps Self-Represented Parties
Guide to court bundle software for self-represented parties. Affordable, easy-to-use tools that help you prepare bundles structured for PD 27A without legal training.
16 min readChild Arrangements
PD27A Pagination & Indexing: What Courts Actually Require in 2026
Get the exact PD27A pagination, indexing, and e-bundle requirements for family court in 2026. Includes page numbering rules, index format, 350-page limit, and the 7 most common mistakes that lead to bundle rejection.
15 min readHousing Disrepair
Renters' Rights Act 2025: What It Means for Tenants with Disrepair Claims
How the Renters' Rights Act 2025 strengthens tenants' rights. Covers Section 21 abolition, Awaab's Law extension to private rentals, the Decent Homes Standard, and what it means for Section 11 disrepair claims.
14 min readFamily Law
Family Court Bundle: A Comprehensive Guide to PD27A Compliance
How to prepare a family court bundle that must be compliant with PD 27A. Covers pagination, indexing, bookmarking, the 350-page limit, document ordering, and common rejection reasons.
14 min readGetting to Bedford County Court and Family Court
Parking and public transport options near the court. Always confirm parking time limits and policies on the day before leaving your vehicle — supermarket policies change and ANPR fines are common.
On-site parking
No parking information published by HMCTS for this hearing centre. Most UK courts do not have public on-site parking.
Free short-stay parking within 500 m
Typical policies — confirm signage on arrival. Most require proof of in-store purchase.
Lidl
395 m · 5 min5,7,9 St. Peter's Street MK40 2PN
Lidl typically allows 90 min free parking enforced via ANPR
Free parking further out (500 m – 1.5 km)
A short walk further but still a practical option if closer bays are full.
Lidl
645 m · 8 minRope Walk MK42 0XE
Lidl typically allows 90 min free parking enforced via ANPR
Tesco Extra
1.2 km · 15 minCardington Road MK42 0BG
Tesco typically offers 90 min – 2 hr free parking; longer at superstores
Aldi
1.3 km · 16 minWestville Road MK42 9BL
Aldi typically allows 90 min free parking enforced via ANPR
Morrisons
1.5 km · 18 minAmpthill Road MK42 9JP
Morrisons typically offers 90 min – 2 hr free parking with proof of purchase
Supermarket parking policies are typical brand policies — many stores enforce time limits via ANPR cameras, and rules can vary between stores. Always check the signage at the entrance before parking and keep your in-store receipt.
Nearest stations
- 638 m · 8 min
Bedford St Johns
Train station
- 872 m · 11 min
Bedford
Train station
Nearest bus stops
- St Paul's Square16 m
- Pilgrims House150 m
- Bedford College265 m
- River Street279 m
Walking times assume an average pace of around 5 km/h. Allow extra time at peak hours and for security checks at the court entrance. Data sourced from OpenStreetMap.
Accessibility and disabled facilities
Facilities published by HMCTS for this hearing centre. Contact the court in advance if you need to arrange reasonable adjustments.
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.
Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are available.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Lanyards available on request.
Courts near Bedford
If your hearing is moved or you need a nearer venue, these courts are the closest to Bedford County Court and Family Court.
Bedford Tribunal Hearing Centre
Tribunal · Bedford
Milton Keynes County Court and Family Court
Family Court · Central Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes Magistrates' Court and Family Court
Magistrates' Court · Central Milton Keynes
Luton Justice Centre
Family Court · Luton
Luton and South Bedfordshire Magistrates' Court
Magistrates' Court · Luton
Northampton Crown, County and Family Court
Family Court · Northampton
How to Prepare Your Bundle
Choose Your Case Type
Select the practice area that matches your hearing at Bedford County Court and Family Court. Pre-loaded templates guide you through the required documents.
Upload & Organise
Upload your documents, drag and drop them into the correct order, and use our built-in editor for witness statements and position statements.
Export & File
Export a paginated, indexed, bookmarked PDF ready to file at Bedford County Court and Family Court. Continuous or sectional numbering to suit your court's preference.
Bundle FAQs for Bedford County Court and Family Court
Common questions about preparing court bundles for this hearing centre
For a Family Court hearing at Bedford County Court and Family Court, you typically need your application (e.g., C100, Form E, FL401), position statements, witness statements, and supporting evidence. Practice Direction 27A sets out the required bundle format. BundleCreator provides pre-loaded templates designed to help you meet these requirements.
By phone: Counter appointments: 01582 506722 · Enquiries: 0300 123 5577. By email: Enquiries: enquiries.luton.countycourt@justice.gov.uk · Enquiries: lutoncountyfamily@justice.gov.uk. Address: Shire Hall 3 St Paul's Square, Bedford, MK40 1SQ.
BundleCreator starts at £12 per bundle on a Pay-As-You-Go basis — no subscription required. Monthly plans start from £19.99 for higher-volume users. All plans include pre-loaded templates, automatic pagination, and PDF export.
BundleCreator is designed to format bundles according to court requirements, including Practice Direction 27A for Family Court proceedings and Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure. The software handles pagination, indexing, and bookmarking. Courts accept bundles in standard PDF format, which is the format BundleCreator exports.
Court office hours at Bedford County Court and Family Court: Court open: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm; Counter open: 10am to 2pm (by prior appointment only).. Hearing times vary by listing — always check your hearing notice for the scheduled start time.
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