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About Manchester Civil Justice Centre (Civil and Family Courts)
Address
1 Bridge Street West, Manchester, M60 9DJ, Manchester M60 9DJ
Court Type
Family Court
Opening Hours
- Court open: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm
- Counter service by appointment only: Strictly Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm (call 0300 123 5577)
- Telephone enquiries answered: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (please note that the cut-off time for payment of fees is 4pm)
Phone
- Enquiries: 0161 240 5000
- Business and property courts: 0161 240 5307
- Enforcement: 0161 240 5457 - between 7.30am and 10.30am
- Enquiries: manchestercivil@Justice.gov.uk
- County court: aoemanchestercounty@justice.gov.uk
- County court: bailiffs.manchester.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
Facilities at Manchester Civil Justice Centre (Civil and Family Courts)
- No parking
- Disabled access
- Assistance dogs
- Hearing Loop
- Security arch
- Lift
- Public toilets
- Disabled toilet
- Refreshments
- Interview room
- Waiting Room
- Children's waiting room
Find Manchester Civil Justice Centre (Civil and Family Courts) on Google Maps
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Bundle Templates for Manchester Civil Justice Centre (Civil and Family Courts)
BundleCreator includes pre-loaded templates for the case types heard at Manchester Civil Justice Centre (Civil and Family Courts). 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
Immigration
Pre-loaded templates and guidance for immigration 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 Manchester Civil Justice Centre (Civil and Family Courts)
Step-by-step guidance for the case types heard at Manchester Civil Justice Centre (Civil and Family Courts), 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 Manchester Civil Justice Centre (Civil and Family Courts)
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
There are no parking facilities at this building. There is an NCP car park available on Bridge Street or for alternative car parking in the city centre please see the following link: www.manchester.gov.uk/homepage/915/car_parking_in_the_city_centre
Free short-stay parking within 500 m
Typical policies — confirm signage on arrival. Most require proof of in-store purchase.
M&S Foodhall
204 m · 2 min1 Hardman Square M3 3EB
M&S Foodhalls typically allow 90 min free parking with purchase
Asda Express
414 m · 5 minAsda typically offers 90 min – 3 hr free parking
Free parking further out (500 m – 1.5 km)
A short walk further but still a practical option if closer bays are full.
Aldi
829 m · 10 min55A Market Street M1 1WR
Aldi typically allows 90 min free parking enforced via ANPR
Co-op Food
917 m · 11 min1 Balloon Street M60 4EP
Co-op typically allows free short-stay parking — varies by store
Lidl
933 m · 11 minPiccadilly Plaza M1 4BT
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
- 289 m · 3 min
Salford Central
Train station
- 764 m · 9 min
Deansgate
Train station
- 1.0 km · 12 min
Manchester Victoria
Train station
- 1.0 km · 13 min
Manchester Oxford Road
Train station
Nearest bus stops
- Gartside Street/Manchester Crown Court65 m
- Manchester City Centre, Bridge Street (Stop WW)(WW)86 m
- Spinningfields, Bridge Street (Stop WF)(WF)214 m
- New Quay Street/Irwell Bridge228 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
This building has lifts to all floors, and level access in to court rooms and hearing rooms.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Hearing Loop
This court has loop hearing facilities and a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement.
Lift
Lifts are available in this building to access all floors.
Disabled toilet
Accessible toilets are available and are located on all floors. Lifts are available to these floors.
Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are available and located on the ground floor.
Prayer / Quiet room
A quiet room for prayer or contemplation is available at this court.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Lanyards available on request.
Courts near Manchester
If your hearing is moved or you need a nearer venue, these courts are the closest to Manchester Civil Justice Centre (Civil and Family Courts).
Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square)
Crown Court · Manchester
Manchester Magistrates' Court
Magistrates' Court · Manchester
Manchester Employment Tribunal
Tribunal · Manchester
Stockport County Court and Family Court
Family Court · Stockport
Oldham County Court and Family Court
Family Court · Oldham
Bolton County Court and Family Court
Family Court · Bolton
How to Prepare Your Bundle
Choose Your Case Type
Select the practice area that matches your hearing at Manchester Civil Justice Centre (Civil and Family Courts). 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 Manchester Civil Justice Centre (Civil and Family Courts). Continuous or sectional numbering to suit your court's preference.
Bundle FAQs for Manchester Civil Justice Centre (Civil and Family Courts)
Common questions about preparing court bundles for this hearing centre
For a Family Court hearing at Manchester Civil Justice Centre (Civil and Family Courts), 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: Enquiries: 0161 240 5000 · Business and property courts: 0161 240 5307. By email: Enquiries: manchestercivil@Justice.gov.uk · County court: aoemanchestercounty@justice.gov.uk. Address: 1 Bridge Street West, Manchester, M60 9DJ.
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 Manchester Civil Justice Centre (Civil and Family Courts): Court open: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm; Counter service by appointment only: Strictly Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm (call 0300 123 5577); Telephone enquiries answered: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (please note that the cut-off time for payment of fees is 4pm). Hearing times vary by listing — always check your hearing notice for the scheduled start time.
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