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BundleCreator is online court bundle software designed to help you prepare documents for hearings at Dorchester Crown Court. Upload your documents, use our pre-loaded templates for Criminal, and export a paginated, indexed bundle ready for court. From £12 per bundle.
About Dorchester Crown Court
Address
County Hall Colliston Park , Dorchester, DT1 1XJ, Dorchester DT1 1XJ
Court Type
Crown Court
Opening Hours
- Court open: 8:30am to 5pm
Phone
- Enquiries: 01305 265 867
- Finances: 01292 711 880
- Witness service: 0300 3321385
- Enquiries: enquiries@dorchester.crowncourt.gsi.gov.uk
Bundle Templates for Dorchester Crown Court
BundleCreator includes pre-loaded templates for the case types heard at Dorchester Crown Court. Choose a practice area to get started.
Guides for Hearings at Dorchester Crown Court
Step-by-step guidance for the case types heard at Dorchester Crown Court, written for litigants in person and legal professionals.
Criminal
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 readCriminal
Defence Case Statement: How to Prepare and Present It Effectively
Practical guide to preparing a Defence Case Statement under CrimPR Part 15. Covers mandatory content, time limits, consequences of late service, and how to organise supporting evidence in your defence bundle.
12 min readCriminal
PTPH Hearing Bundle: What to Include and How to Prepare
Step-by-step guide to preparing a Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing bundle. Covers the PTPH form, key directions, prosecution evidence, defence requirements, and how to organise documents for the Crown Court.
11 min readCriminal
Crown Court Appeal Bundle: How to Prepare Grounds and Evidence
Guide to preparing a Crown Court appeal bundle for the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division). Covers grounds of appeal, leave to appeal, fresh evidence applications, and Criminal Appeal Act 1968 requirements.
13 min readCriminal
Sentencing Hearing Bundle: Organising Mitigation Evidence for Court
How to prepare a sentencing hearing bundle with mitigation evidence. Covers character references, pre-sentence reports, medical evidence, employment records, and Sentencing Council guidelines compliance.
10 min readGetting to Dorchester Crown 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
220 m · 3 min1 The Grove DT1 1XU
Lidl typically allows 90 min free parking enforced via ANPR
The Co-operative Food
357 m · 4 minTrinity Square DT1 1TT
Co-op typically allows free short-stay parking — varies by store
Waitrose
391 m · 5 minTudor Arcade, South Street DT1 1BN
Waitrose typically offers 60–90 min free parking with proof of purchase
Other supermarkets nearby
- Central758 m · 9 min
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
- 630 m · 8 min
Dorchester West
Train station
- 822 m · 10 min
Dorchester South
Train station
Nearest bus stops
- Top O Town143 m
- Dorchester Museum225 m
- Trinity Street347 m
- Acland Road479 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.
Courts near Dorchester
If your hearing is moved or you need a nearer venue, these courts are the closest to Dorchester Crown Court.
Weymouth and Dorchester Combined Court Centre
County Court · Weymouth
Weymouth Combined Court
Magistrates' Court · Weymouth
Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court
Magistrates' Court · Yeovil
Bournemouth Crown Court
Crown Court · Bournemouth
Bristol Crown Court
Crown Court · Bristol
Cardiff Crown Court
Crown Court · Cardiff
How to Prepare Your Bundle
Choose Your Case Type
Select the practice area that matches your hearing at Dorchester Crown 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 Dorchester Crown Court. Continuous or sectional numbering to suit your court's preference.
Bundle FAQs for Dorchester Crown Court
Common questions about preparing court bundles for this hearing centre
For a hearing at Dorchester Crown 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: 01305 265 867 · Finances: 01292 711 880. By email: Enquiries: enquiries@dorchester.crowncourt.gsi.gov.uk. Address: County Hall Colliston Park , Dorchester, DT1 1XJ. This hearing centre is currently not open to the public; check the GOV.UK court page before travelling.
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 Dorchester Crown Court: Court open: 8:30am to 5pm. Hearing times vary by listing — always check your hearing notice for the scheduled start time.
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