Canterbury Crown Court Listings

Canterbury Crown Court Listings

Canterbury Crown Court listings for today and tomorrow. Daily cases, hearings & sentencing at The Law Courts, Chaucer Road, Canterbury CT1 1ZA.

Court Listings for Today

Friday, 14th August 2026

13 Cases Listed

Daily Listings Summary for Canterbury Crown Court

The official court schedule for Friday, 14th August 2026 comprises a total of 13 cases listed for hearing at Canterbury Crown Court.

Hearings are scheduled to commence at the following times: 09:00, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 14:30.

Proceedings will be conducted across courtrooms 3, 4, 5, 6.

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.

Canterbury Crown Court is scheduled to hear a case at 10:00 today, with the matter assigned to courtroom 5. This hearing concerns ********, Daniel, bearing case reference number 461557126. Judges in the Crown Court pass sentence in line with guidelines issued by the Sentencing Council for England and Wales.
This hearing is set to open at 10:00 in court 3. Appearing before the court in this matter is *******, James, bearing case reference number 462075425. Defendant surnames on this page are partially redacted for privacy.
This matter joins the day's list at 14:30 in courtroom number 5. The individual answering to this matter is *******, Daniel, bearing case reference number 461563926.
This hearing is set to open at 09:00 in court 5. The person due before the court is ****, Frank, bearing case reference number 461324126. Everyone entering the court building is searched by security staff, and prohibited items are not allowed inside.
This matter joins the day's list at 10:30 in courtroom number 3. The defendant named in this listing is ********, Ross, bearing case reference number 461938525. Hearings in criminal courts are generally open to anyone who wishes to observe from the public gallery.
This hearing is set to open at 11:00 in court 4. The listing records the defendant as ******, Michael, bearing case reference number 461766425.
This matter joins the day's list at 09:00 in courtroom number 4. The court schedule names *******, Raymond in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 461711425. Journalists may report on open court proceedings, provided any restrictions ordered by the court are observed.
This hearing is set to open at 10:00 in court 5. Named on today's list for this case is ******, Ellis, bearing case reference number 462124125. Phones must be put away and silenced before entering the courtroom.
This matter joins the day's list at 09:00 in courtroom number 4. This hearing concerns *********, Lucasz, bearing case reference number 461426126.
This hearing is set to open at 11:00 in court 4. Appearing before the court in this matter is ****, Kaylum, bearing case reference number 460359221. Daily case lists for Crown Court centres in England and Wales are published each sitting day.
This matter joins the day's list at 11:30 in courtroom number 6. The individual answering to this matter is *******, Barry, bearing case reference number 462037624. Crown Court trials take place before a judge and a jury of twelve.
This hearing is set to open at 14:30 in court 3. The person due before the court is *********, Benjamin, bearing case reference number 462182725.
This matter joins the day's list at 11:30 in courtroom number 5. The defendant named in this listing is *****, Oscar, bearing case reference number 461564826. Some hearings are subject to reporting restrictions which limit what can be published about the case.
⚠️ Important Notice: Court listings are subject to change at short notice. Hearing times may be amended by the court. Please verify all details with the court directly before attending.

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Canterbury Crown Court Listings — Today's Cases, Hearings & Sentencing

Find the latest Canterbury Crown Court listings for today and tomorrow, including trials, sentencing hearings, plea and trial preparation hearings (PTPHs) and appeals from the magistrates' court. Canterbury Crown Court sits within the Canterbury Combined Court Centre on Chaucer Road and is the principal Crown Court venue for East Kent, covering serious criminal matters from Canterbury, Thanet, Dover, Folkestone, Ashford and the surrounding districts. Our daily court listings are updated each working day so legal professionals, defendants, journalists, victims and members of the public can quickly check who is in court today, which courtroom each case is allocated to and the scheduled start time.

About Canterbury Crown Court

Canterbury Crown Court forms part of HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and falls within the South Eastern Circuit. It operates from the purpose-built Law Courts on Chaucer Road — a road fittingly named after Geoffrey Chaucer, author of The Canterbury Tales. The combined court centre houses the Crown Court alongside Canterbury County Court and the Family Court, sharing 24 interview rooms and modern courtroom facilities. Crown Court business at this location deals with indictable-only offences, either-way cases sent up from Canterbury Magistrates' Court on Broad Street, and committals for sentence.

Address & Contact Details

  • Address: The Law Courts, Chaucer Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1ZA
  • Crown Court enquiries: 01227 819 200
  • Counter appointments: 01227 819 228 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
  • Witness service: 0300 332 1000
  • Email: [email protected]
  • DX: 99710 Canterbury 3

Opening Times

  • Court building: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 6:00pm
  • Crown Court counter: 10:00am – 4:30pm
  • Closed: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays

Types of Cases Heard at Canterbury Crown Court

  • Indictable-only offences including murder, manslaughter, rape and armed robbery
  • Serious either-way offences sent from Canterbury Magistrates' Court
  • Large-scale drug trafficking and importation cases (linked to the Kent ports)
  • Serious fraud, money laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) hearings
  • Grievous bodily harm (GBH), wounding with intent and serious sexual offences
  • Committals for sentence from East Kent magistrates' courts
  • Appeals against conviction or sentence from magistrates
  • Modern slavery and human trafficking cases linked to Dover and Folkestone

How to Get to Canterbury Crown Court

  • By train: Canterbury East station is roughly a 20-minute walk; Canterbury West is around 25 minutes on foot, or a 6-minute drive via Station Road.
  • By bus: Stagecoach South East and Triangle services stop close to Chaucer Road and the city ring road.
  • By car: Free public parking is available at or near the court — limited disabled bays can be reserved by phoning ahead.
  • Park & Ride: Canterbury operates Park & Ride sites at Wincheap and New Dover Road, both connecting by frequent bus into the city.
  • On foot: Around a 21-minute walk from the city centre via Northgate and the Kingsmead area.

Building Facilities

  • Level access to the entrance and courtrooms
  • Two disabled lifts serving all floors
  • Hearing enhancement loops available on request
  • 24 interview rooms shared across the combined court centre
  • Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyards available
  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • Baby changing and accessible toilet facilities
  • On-site cafeteria open 9:00am – 2:00pm
  • Wireless internet (GovWifi) available in the building
  • Prison-to-court video link and remote hearing facilities by prior arrangement

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check Canterbury Crown Court listings for tomorrow?

Next-day Canterbury Crown Court listings are published on this page each weekday afternoon, normally from around 3:00pm. The list shows courtroom allocations, case names, hearing types (trial, sentence, mention, PTPH) and listed start times.

What Crown Court cases are on today in Canterbury?

Today's Canterbury Crown Court cases are displayed above, sorted by courtroom. Listings typically include trials in progress, sentencing hearings, pre-trial preparation hearings and appeals from East Kent magistrates' courts.

Can the public sit in on hearings at Canterbury Crown Court?

Yes. Crown Court hearings are open to the public unless the judge orders reporting restrictions or a closed court — for example, in cases involving children, vulnerable witnesses or sensitive intelligence. Arrive 15–20 minutes early to clear security and locate the correct courtroom.

Where can I park near Canterbury Crown Court?

There is free public parking at or near The Law Courts on Chaucer Road. For longer hearings, Wincheap and New Dover Road Park & Ride sites are typically the most economical, with regular buses into central Canterbury.

Does Canterbury Crown Court deal with family or civil matters?

The same building hosts Canterbury County Court and the Family Court, but Crown Court business at Chaucer Road is strictly criminal. Civil and family enquiries go through separate teams and contact lines within the combined court centre.