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About Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square)
Address
Courts of Justice Crown Square, Manchester, M3 3FL, Manchester M3 3FL
Court Type
Crown Court
Opening Hours
- Court open: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- Counter open: Monday to Friday 9am to 3:30pm (Enquiries outside of these hours may be directed to the Criminal Listing/Crown Office Section on the second floor)
- Telephone enquiries answered: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Phone
- Enquiries: 0161 954 1800
- Enquiries: 0161 954 1702 / 1703
- Witness service: 0300 332 1269
- Listing: dailylisting.manchester.crowncourt@justice.gov.uk
- Enquiries: courtclerks.manchester.crowncourt@justice.gov.uk
- Crown court: mcrcrownoffice@justice.gov.uk
Facilities at Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square)
- No parking
- Disabled access
- Assistance dogs
- Hearing Loop
- Security arch
- Lift
- Public toilets
- Disabled toilet
- Refreshments
- Interview room
- Baby changing facility
- Video facilities
Crown Court · Manchester
Preparing a bundle for a hearing at Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square)
At Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square), as in every Crown Court, the prosecution prepares and serves the case papers. The defence still has documents of its own to serve, with fixed time limits.
What Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square) deals with
The Crown Court hears the more serious criminal cases, usually before a judge and jury. Some cases arrive from a magistrates' court, for example where the defendant has chosen jury trial or the magistrates send a case up for sentence.
Sources: Judiciary of England and Wales: Criminal jurisdiction (opens in a new tab)
The prosecution serves the evidence
The prosecutor serves the documents containing the prosecution evidence on the defendant and the Crown Court at the same time. For a case sent for trial, the time limit is not more than 50 days after sending if the defendant is in custody, or 70 days if on bail.
Sources: Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, rule 3.19 (opens in a new tab)
A defence statement is compulsory
After the prosecution evidence is served, the defendant must give a defence statement within 28 days of the prosecutor's initial disclosure, served on the court and the prosecutor. A defence witness notice is due within the same time. The court may draw inferences from a missing or late statement.
Sources: Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996, s 5 (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)
Appeals from a magistrates' court
An appeal to the Crown Court against a magistrates' court conviction or sentence must be 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)
Sentencing: mitigation, reports and references
When sentencing, the judge takes into account mitigation and any reports and references about the defendant, so these are worth keeping organised and ready.
Sources: Judiciary of England and Wales: Criminal jurisdiction (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 Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square)
BundleCreator includes pre-loaded templates for the case types heard at Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square). Choose a practice area to get started.
Guides for Hearings at Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square)
Step-by-step guidance for the case types heard at Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square), 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 Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square)
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. The nearest public car parks are:
1) NCP Manchester Bridge Street
2) NCP Manchester Spinningfields, New Quay Street
3) XYZ Car Park, New Court Street
Full details available on the car park websites.
Free short-stay parking within 500 m
Typical policies — confirm signage on arrival. Most require proof of in-store purchase.
M&S Foodhall
125 m · 2 min1 Hardman Square M3 3EB
M&S Foodhalls typically allow 90 min free parking with purchase
Asda Express
498 m · 6 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
821 m · 10 min55A Market Street M1 1WR
Aldi typically allows 90 min free parking enforced via ANPR
Lidl
902 m · 11 minPiccadilly Plaza M1 4BT
Lidl typically allows 90 min free parking enforced via ANPR
Co-op Food
946 m · 11 min1 Balloon Street M60 4EP
Co-op typically allows free short-stay parking — varies by store
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
- 377 m · 5 min
Salford Central
Train station
- 674 m · 8 min
Deansgate
Train station
- 964 m · 12 min
Manchester Oxford Road
Train station
- 1.1 km · 13 min
Manchester Victoria
Train station
Nearest bus stops
- Gartside Street/Manchester Crown Court30 m
- Manchester City Centre, Bridge Street (Stop WW)(WW)143 m
- Lower Byrom Street/Quay Street161 m
- Quay Street/Deansgate (Stop WK)201 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 ramp access at specific entrances. There are lifts available to all floors and the majority of courtrooms have level access. If you have a hearing coming up and wish to discuss your specific needs, please contact the court.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Hearing Loop
Most of the courtrooms have built in enhancement systems and portable hearing enhancement systems are also available. Please contact the court prior to your hearing to discuss possible issues or ask your solicitor to notify the court.
Lift
Lifts are available in this building to access all three floors.
Disabled toilet
Accessible toilets are available within this building.
Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are available at this court. A breastfeeding room is available on the 3rd floor.
Hidden disabilities
This site supports the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme. Lanyards relating to the scheme are available upon request at the court.
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 Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square). 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 Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square). Continuous or sectional numbering to suit your court's preference.
Bundle FAQs for Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square)
Common questions about preparing court bundles for this hearing centre
For a hearing at Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square), 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: 0161 954 1800 · Enquiries: 0161 954 1702 / 1703. By email: Listing: dailylisting.manchester.crowncourt@justice.gov.uk · Enquiries: courtclerks.manchester.crowncourt@justice.gov.uk. Address: Courts of Justice Crown Square, Manchester, M3 3FL.
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 Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square): Court open: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm; Counter open: Monday to Friday 9am to 3:30pm (Enquiries outside of these hours may be directed to the Criminal Listing/Crown Office Section on the second floor); Telephone enquiries answered: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Hearing times vary by listing — always check your hearing notice for the scheduled start time.
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