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In Brief

BundleCreator is online court bundle software designed to help you prepare documents for hearings at Portsmouth Magistrates' 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 Portsmouth Magistrates' Court

Address

The Law Courts Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, PO1 2DQ, Portsmouth PO1 2DQ

Court Type

Magistrates' Court

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Opening Hours

  • Court open: 8.30am to 5pm
  • Counter open: Urgent enquiries only 9am to 4pm
  • Telephone enquiries answered: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Phone

Email

Facilities at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court

  • Disabled access
  • Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
  • Assistance dogs
  • Interview room
  • Hearing Loop
  • Baby changing facility
  • No parking
  • Refreshments
  • Video facilities
  • Witness service

Bundle Templates for Portsmouth Magistrates' Court

BundleCreator includes pre-loaded templates for the case types heard at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court. Choose a practice area to get started.

Getting to Portsmouth 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

There are no parking facilities at this building, however, paid offsite parking is available within 100 yards in the Isambard Brunel Car Park.

Free short-stay parking within 500 m

Typical policies — confirm signage on arrival. Most require proof of in-store purchase.

  • Co-op Food

    154 m · 2 min

    Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2LX

    Co-op typically allows free short-stay parking — varies by store

Free parking further out (500 m – 1.5 km)

A short walk further but still a practical option if closer bays are full.

  • Tesco

    576 m · 7 min

    Crasswell Street PO1 1RS

    Tesco typically offers 90 min – 2 hr free parking; longer at superstores

  • Asda

    835 m · 10 min

    Somers Road North PO1 1SL

    Asda typically offers 90 min – 3 hr free parking

  • Co-op Food

    1.0 km · 13 min

    125 Queen Street PO1 3HY

    Co-op typically allows free short-stay parking — varies by store

  • Co-op Food

    1.1 km · 13 min

    155,157,159 Fawcett Road PO4 0DH

    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

  • Portsmouth and Southsea

    Train station

    266 m · 3 min
  • Fratton

    Train station

    1.2 km · 14 min
  • Portsmouth Harbour

    Train station

    1.3 km · 16 min

Nearest bus stops

  • St. Lukes School125 m
  • Middle Street139 m
  • Isambard Brunel Road159 m
  • Winston Churchill Avenue172 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

    Disabled access and toilet facilities are available. Parking can be arranged by contacting the court Security in advance.

  • Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network

    Lanyards available on request.

  • Assistance dogs

    Assistance dogs are welcome.

  • Hearing Loop

    The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement.  Please contact the Court office by telephone or email if necessary.

  • Baby changing facility

    Baby changing facilities are available in the disabled toilets on the ground floor  

How to Prepare Your Bundle

1

Choose Your Case Type

Select the practice area that matches your hearing at Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth Magistrates' Court. Continuous or sectional numbering to suit your court's preference.

Bundle FAQs for Portsmouth Magistrates' Court

Common questions about preparing court bundles for this hearing centre

For a hearing at Portsmouth 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: 0330 808 4407 · Family court: 0239 289 3015. By email: Enquiries: contactcrime@justice.gov.uk · Single Justice Service: SJS@justice.gov.uk. Address: The Law Courts Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, PO1 2DQ.

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 Portsmouth Magistrates' Court: Court open: 8.30am to 5pm; Counter open: Urgent enquiries only 9am to 4pm; 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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