12:45Court 3
Winchester Crown Court is scheduled to hear a case at 12:45 today, with the matter assigned to courtroom 3. The listing records the defendant as *****, James, bearing case reference number 20260533.
Winchester Crown Court Listings
Court Listings for Today·Tuesday, 29th September 2026·8 Cases Listed
Winchester Crown Court listings today. Check daily hearing schedules, case results, courtroom details, contact information, and directions for SO23 9EL.
Daily Listings Summary for Winchester Crown Court
A total of 8 cases appear on the hearing list at Winchester Crown Court for Tuesday, 29th September 2026.
Hearings are scheduled to commence at the following times: 10:00, 12:45.
Proceedings will be conducted across courtrooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8.
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.
12:45Court 2
This hearing is set to open at 12:45 in court 2. The court schedule names ********, Sami in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 20260195. The Crown Court hears serious criminal cases as well as appeals against decisions of the magistrates' courts.
10:00Court 7
This matter joins the day's list at 10:00 in courtroom number 7. Named on today's list for this case is *******, Andrew, bearing case reference number 20261031. Journalists may report on open court proceedings, provided any restrictions ordered by the court are observed.
12:45Court 3
This hearing is set to open at 12:45 in court 3. This hearing concerns ******, Jonathan, bearing case reference number 20260426.
10:00Court 8
This matter joins the day's list at 10:00 in courtroom number 8. Appearing before the court in this matter is *******, Nathan, bearing case reference number 20260091. It is against the law to take photographs or make recordings anywhere inside a court building.
12:45Court 2
This hearing is set to open at 12:45 in court 2. The individual answering to this matter is ******, Ben, bearing case reference number 20260133. Daily case lists for Crown Court centres in England and Wales are published each sitting day.
10:00Court 1
This matter joins the day's list at 10:00 in courtroom number 1. The person due before the court is ****, Andrew, bearing case reference number 20260209.
12:45Court 4
This hearing is set to open at 12:45 in court 4. The defendant named in this listing is ******, Nitin, bearing case reference number 20250060. Hearing times shown are taken from the official list and should be confirmed with the court before travelling.
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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Winchester Crown Court Listings
Winchester Crown Court, part of the Winchester Combined Court Centre, handles serious criminal cases across Hampshire and the surrounding region. Located on the High Street in Winchester at postcode SO23 9EL, the court sits within one of England's most historically significant judicial sites. Daily hearing lists for Winchester Crown Court are published each morning, covering trials, sentencing hearings, appeals, and preliminary hearings scheduled across its multiple courtrooms. Whether you are a defendant, witness, legal professional, or member of the public, this page provides the latest Winchester Crown Court listings to help you prepare for your visit.
Cases Heard at Winchester Crown Court
As a first-tier Crown Court centre, Winchester handles the full range of indictable criminal offences. Cases heard here include murder, manslaughter, serious violent offences, sexual offences, large-scale drug trafficking, armed robbery, fraud, and complex financial crime. The court also deals with high-profile cases that attract significant public and media attention. Winchester Crown Court has presided over some of the most notable criminal trials in English legal history, including the 1995 trial of Rose West for ten murders and the 1997 conviction of Sharon Carr. High Court judges regularly sit at Winchester to try the most serious matters, and the court also handles appeals against conviction or sentence from local magistrates' courts, as well as single justice procedure cases.
Court Facilities and Accessibility
The Winchester Combined Court Centre provides a range of modern facilities for all court users. The building is fully wheelchair accessible via the main entrance, and all visitors must pass through security screening upon arrival. Wireless internet access is available throughout the building, and prison video link facilities are in operation for remote hearings, legal conferences, and solicitor-client consultations. A dedicated witness service operates within the court to support those giving evidence. Video conferencing and electronic presentation of evidence (EPE) equipment are also available in courtrooms upon request. If you require an interpreter for your hearing, arrangements can be made through HMCTS in advance of your court date.
Contact Details and Opening Hours
Winchester Crown Court is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with telephone enquiries answered between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekdays. The counter service operates by appointment only. For general Crown Court enquiries, you can email general.winchester.crowncourt@justice.gov.uk or telephone 01962 814 100. To book a prison video link session, email the same address with "Video Link Booking" as the subject line, or call 01962 814100 and select option 4. Counter appointments for County Court matters can be arranged by calling 01962 814 118. Court users are advised to arrive at least thirty minutes before their scheduled hearing time to allow for security checks and to locate the correct courtroom.
Getting to Winchester Crown Court
Winchester Crown Court is centrally located on the High Street, within easy walking distance of Winchester railway station, which is served by South Western Railway and CrossCountry services with direct connections from London Waterloo, Southampton, Basingstoke, and Bournemouth. Several local bus routes, including the 1, 67, 69, and 86, stop near St. Thomas Church, approximately a three-minute walk from the court building. For those arriving by car, there is no on-site parking available. The nearest public car parks include Tower Street and Sussex Street, both a short walk from the court. Park-and-ride services are also available from sites off M3 junctions 10 and 11, offering a convenient alternative during busy periods. The court's full postal address is Winchester Combined Court, The Law Courts, Winchester, SO23 9EL.
History of Winchester Crown Court
The current Winchester Law Courts building was opened on 22 February 1974 by Lord Hailsham and was designed by architects Louis de Soissons and Richard Fraser in a modernist style. Before the present building was constructed, judicial proceedings in Winchester took place in the Great Hall of Winchester Castle, a 13th-century structure built by Henry III between 1222 and 1235. The Great Hall hosted criminal trials for centuries, including the famous treason trial of Sir Walter Raleigh in 1603. The modern court complex is physically attached to the eastern end of the Great Hall through preserved gothic arches from an earlier 1870s courthouse, creating a remarkable link between medieval and contemporary justice. Today, Winchester Crown Court continues to serve as one of the principal Crown Court centres in the South East of England, handling cases from across Hampshire, including those committed from nearby courts such as Southampton Crown Court and Portsmouth Crown Court.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do hearings start at Winchester Crown Court?
Most hearings at Winchester Crown Court are scheduled to begin at either 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM, although some cases may be listed for specific times such as 9:30 AM or 11:00 AM depending on the courtroom and the nature of the proceedings. The XHIBIT court display system is updated from 10:00 AM daily with live courtroom status information.
Can I attend a hearing at Winchester Crown Court as a member of the public?
Yes, Crown Court hearings are generally open to the public and press unless a judge orders reporting restrictions or closed proceedings. Public galleries are available in the courtrooms, and you should arrive early to pass through security and find a seat. Mobile phones must be switched off before entering any courtroom.
How do I find out if a case is listed at Winchester Crown Court today?
You can check the daily court listings on this page for up-to-date hearing schedules at Winchester Crown Court. Listings are typically published each morning and include the defendant's name, courtroom number, and scheduled hearing time. The official XHIBIT system also provides real-time court status updates throughout the day.