Swindon Crown Court listings updated daily. View today's cases, hearing schedules, courtroom details, and contact information for Swindon Combined Court Centre.
Daily Listings Summary for Swindon Crown Court
The official court schedule for Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 comprises a total of 3 cases listed for hearing at Swindon Crown Court.
Hearings are scheduled to commence at the following times: 10:00.
Proceedings will be conducted across courtroom 1.
Members of the public and accredited media representatives are generally permitted to attend these hearings, subject to any reporting restrictions that may be in place.
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Swindon Crown Court sits within the Swindon Combined Court Centre on Islington Street, Swindon, SN1 2HG. Operated by HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), this court handles serious criminal cases including trials by jury across the Wiltshire area. Daily court listings for Swindon Crown Court are published each morning and updated throughout the day via the Xhibit digital court display system. If your case has been committed or sent from Swindon Magistrates' Court, you will find your hearing listed here once a date is set by the Crown Court listing office.
Cases Heard at Swindon Crown Court
Swindon Crown Court deals with indictable-only and either-way offences that are too serious for magistrates to sentence. These include cases involving serious violence, robbery, sexual offences, large-scale fraud, drug trafficking, and burglary. The court also hears appeals against conviction or sentence from the local magistrates' courts across Wiltshire and parts of north-east Somerset. Sentencing hearings for defendants committed for sentence by magistrates form a significant portion of the daily list. The Crown Court location code for Swindon is 458.
Court Building, History & Facilities
The current Swindon Law Courts building was designed by the Property Services Agency in the Modernist style and opened in 1985, built in red brick at a cost of £2.4 million. Before this purpose-built facility existed, Crown Court hearings for the Swindon area were held at other venues in Wiltshire. The building houses both the Crown Court and the County Court under one roof, which is why it is formally known as Swindon Combined Court Centre. Inside, there are multiple courtrooms equipped for jury trials, secure dock facilities, and separate waiting areas for witnesses and defendants. The court offers disabled access with lift facilities, a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement, and assistance dogs are welcome. Interview rooms and Prison Video Link facilities are also available.
Opening Hours & Contact Details
- Address: The Law Courts, Islington Street, Swindon, SN1 2HG
- Court Building Open: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
- Counter Service: By appointment only — call 0300 123 5577
- Telephone Enquiries: 01793 690 500 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
- Crown Court Email: [email protected]
- Jury Service Enquiries: 01793 690 534
- Witness Service: 0300 332 1355
- DX: 98430 Swindon 5
Getting to Swindon Crown Court
Swindon Combined Court Centre is centrally located and easy to reach by all forms of transport. The court is approximately an 8-minute walk from Swindon railway station — exit the station, head along Station Road, then follow Corporation Street to Islington Street. Swindon Bus Station is also nearby, with Route 22 from the train station being the most convenient service. If you are driving, the court is accessible via Corporation Street from the main road network, and parking is available directly opposite the court building as well as at several nearby town centre car parks. Visitors attending nearby courts such as Bristol Crown Court or Salisbury Crown Court should note that Swindon serves a distinct catchment area covering central and north Wiltshire.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do hearings start at Swindon Crown Court?
Most hearings at Swindon Crown Court are listed to begin at 10:00am, although some cases may be scheduled for later start times such as 10:30am or 2:00pm depending on the trial judge's directions. You should arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled hearing to allow time for security screening.
How are Swindon Crown Court listings published?
Daily listings are generated through the Xhibit system used by HMCTS and are typically available from 4:00pm the day before the hearing. The lists show the defendant's name, courtroom number, start time, and the type of hearing. Lists are subject to change at short notice at the court's discretion.
Can I attend a hearing at Swindon Crown Court as a member of the public?
Yes. Crown Court hearings in England and Wales are generally open to the public unless a judge orders reporting restrictions or closes the court for specific legal reasons. Public seating is available in each courtroom, and you must pass through security upon entering the building.