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About Cardiff Magistrates' Court
Address
Fitzalan Place, Cardiff, CF24 0RZ, Cardiff CF24 0RZ
Court Type
Magistrates' Court
Opening Hours
- Court open: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
- Counter open: 10am to 2pm
Phone
- Enquiries: 03308084407
- Welsh language helpline: 03003035178
- Single Justice Service: 03003030656
- Enquiries: Contactcrime@justice.gov.uk
- Enquiries: sw-cardiffmcenq@justice.gov.uk
- Tribunal: WalesET@justice.gov.uk
Facilities at Cardiff Magistrates' Court
- Baby changing facility
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Disabled access
- Interview room
- Hearing Loop
- Video facilities
- Assistance dogs
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
- Witness service
Magistrates' Court · Cardiff
Preparing a bundle for a hearing at Cardiff Magistrates' Court
Criminal cases at Cardiff Magistrates' Court are governed by the Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, in force since 6 October 2025. The prosecution leads on the papers, but there are defence deadlines to know if your case is heard in Cardiff.
Where criminal cases begin
Virtually all criminal cases start in a magistrates' court, and around 95% are completed there. More serious cases go on to the Crown Court for trial or for sentence.
Sources: Judiciary of England and Wales: About Magistrates' courts (opens in a new tab)
Initial details of the prosecution case
The prosecutor must serve initial details of the prosecution case on the court no later than the start of the day of the first hearing. If you ask for them, they must be served on you by then too; if not, they must be made available to you at or before that time.
Sources: Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, rule 8.2 (opens in a new tab)
Defence statement and defence witness notice
On a not guilty plea, a defence statement is optional in a magistrates' court, but if you give one it must be within 14 days of the prosecutor's initial disclosure. A defence witness notice is required within the same 14 days, whether or not you give a defence statement.
Sources: Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996, s 6 (opens in a new tab); Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, rule 15.4 (opens in a new tab); CPIA 1996 (Defence Disclosure Time Limits) Regulations 2011, reg 2 (opens in a new tab)
Appealing to the Crown Court
An appeal against conviction or sentence is started by serving an appeal notice not more than 15 business days after sentence — or sooner, from the date sentence is deferred or the case is committed for sentence, if either happens first.
Sources: Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, rule 34.2 (opens in a new tab)
BundleCreator can help you keep your own copy of the papers you have been served, and any references or notes you want to rely on, in a clear indexed order. It does not replace the material served by the prosecution, or advice from a solicitor.
General information about the published rules, checked against the sources above on 7 October 2026. Any direction made in your own case takes priority. This is not legal advice: if you are unsure what applies to you, speak to a solicitor or an advice service.
Bundle Templates for Cardiff Magistrates' Court
BundleCreator includes pre-loaded templates for the case types heard at Cardiff Magistrates' Court. Choose a practice area to get started.
Guides for Hearings at Cardiff Magistrates' Court
Step-by-step guidance for the case types heard at Cardiff Magistrates' Court, written for litigants in person and legal professionals.
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Everything you need to know about obtaining a UK visa. From choosing the right route to understanding the application process and visa fees.
20 min readEmployment Tribunal
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Complete guide to the ET1 claim form. Section-by-section instructions for filing an employment tribunal claim, including ACAS early conciliation, time limits, and common mistakes to avoid.
18 min readEmployment Tribunal
ET3 Response Form: A Respondent's Guide to Defending an Employment Tribunal Claim
Received an ET1 claim? How to complete the ET3 response form, the deadline to respond and the mistakes that weaken a respondent's case.
15 min readEmployment Tribunal
ACAS Early Conciliation: A Practitioner's Guide to Time Limits and Strategy
Comprehensive guide to ACAS early conciliation. Mandatory notification requirements, time limit extensions under s.207B, Day A and Day B calculations, exemptions, and strategic considerations.
12 min readEmployment Tribunal
Employment Tribunal Time Limits: Quick Reference Guide by Claim Type
Quick reference guide to employment tribunal time limits by claim type. Covers unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, wages, redundancy, TUPE, equal pay, and ACAS extension calculations.
12 min readCriminal
Criminal Court Bundle: Complete Preparation Guide for Crown Court and Magistrates' Court (2026)
Comprehensive guide to criminal court bundles for Crown Court trials, PTPH hearings, sentencing, and appeals. Covers Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, prosecution vs defence bundles, Defence Case Statements, sentencing bundles, and Court of Appeal requirements.
16 min readGetting to Cardiff Magistrates' 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
Public parking is available on nearby roads (parking vouchers may be required) or at Knox Road car park.
Free short-stay parking within 500 m
Typical policies — confirm signage on arrival. Most require proof of in-store purchase.
Sainsbury's
392 m · 5 min129-139 Queen Street CF10 2BJ
Sainsbury's typically offers 90 min – 2 hr free parking with proof of purchase
Free parking further out (500 m – 1.5 km)
A short walk further but still a practical option if closer bays are full.
M&S Foodhall
540 m · 7 min72 Queen Street CF10 2XG
M&S Foodhalls typically allow 90 min free parking with purchase
Lidl
674 m · 8 minEast Tyndall Street CF24 5EH
Lidl typically allows 90 min free parking enforced via ANPR
Co-op Food
1.3 km · 16 minDumballs Road CF10 5FE
Co-op typically allows free short-stay parking — varies by store
Lidl
1.5 km · 18 minMaindy Road CF24 4HS
Lidl typically allows 90 min free parking enforced via ANPR
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
- 264 m · 3 min
Cardiff Queen Street
Train station
- 1.1 km · 14 min
Cathays
Train station
- 1.2 km · 14 min
Cardiff Central
Train station
- 1.6 km · 19 min
Cardiff Bay
Train station
Nearest bus stops
- Fitzalan Place(5710AWA10242)210 m
- Newport Rd/West Grove(5710AWA10044)236 m
- Newport Road, City Road(5710AWA10239)282 m
- Bus stop292 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.
Baby changing facility
This Court has baby changing facilities
Disabled access
Disabled access and toilet facilities are available. There are limited disabled parking facilities adjacent to the court in Fitzalan Road.
Hearing Loop
This court has a hearing loop system.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Lanyards available on request.
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How to Prepare Your Bundle
1
Choose Your Case Type
Select the practice area that matches your hearing at Cardiff Magistrates' Court. Pre-loaded templates guide you through the required documents.
2
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.
3
Export & File
Export a paginated, indexed, bookmarked PDF ready to file at Cardiff Magistrates' Court. Continuous or sectional numbering to suit your court's preference.
Bundle FAQs for Cardiff Magistrates' Court
Common questions about preparing court bundles for this hearing centre
For a hearing at Cardiff Magistrates' Court, you typically need your claim form, witness statements, correspondence, and documentary evidence. The specific documents depend on the type of case. BundleCreator provides templates across multiple practice areas to help you organise your bundle.
By phone: Enquiries: 03308084407 · Welsh language helpline: 03003035178. By email: Enquiries: Contactcrime@justice.gov.uk · Enquiries: sw-cardiffmcenq@justice.gov.uk. Address: Fitzalan Place, Cardiff, CF24 0RZ.
BundleCreator starts at £34.99 per bundle on a Pay-As-You-Go basis — no subscription required. Monthly plans start from £24.99 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 Cardiff Magistrates' Court: Court open: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday; Counter open: 10am to 2pm. Hearing times vary by listing — always check your hearing notice for the scheduled start time.
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