Welshpool Magistrates' Court
Welshpool Magistrates' Court. Deals with: Bankruptcy, Children, Crime, Divorce, Employment, Housing possession
General Info
- NameWelshpool
- TypeMagistrates
- TierFourth
- RegionMidland
- Opening TimesDydd Llun i Ddydd Iau/Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm
Contact Info
- AddressMansion House 24 Severn Street, Welshpool, SY21 7UX
- Phone0300 123 9252
- DXDX 745320 Wrexham 9
- Enquiries Email[email protected]
Facilities & Accessibility
- Disabled AccessDisabled access facilities (please contact the venue for details)
- Hearing LoopThis court has a hearing loop system
- Interview RoomsInterview / Consultation rooms are available at this court
- Video FacilitiesVideo conference facilities
Going to Welshpool Magistrates' Court
When to arrive
Arrive at least 30 minutes before your hearing time to clear security and find your courtroom. The building is open Dydd Llun i Ddydd Iau/Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm. Check the daily court lists on arrival to confirm your courtroom number.
What to bring
Bring photo ID, any paperwork or letters about your case, and the name of your solicitor or barrister if you have one. Dress smartly. Phones must usually be switched off in the courtroom.
Do you need a lawyer?
You can represent yourself in the magistrates' court, but for anything that could lead to a prison sentence most people use a solicitor. The duty solicitor scheme covers many first hearings and you may be eligible for legal aid. See the legal help below or speak to a solicitor as early as possible.
Getting there
Mansion House 24 Severn Street, Welshpool, SY21 7UX. Use the directions link above for travel and parking. Accessibility: Disabled access facilities (please contact the venue for details).
General guidance only — not legal advice. Always check official instructions on your court letter and at GOV.UK.
Welshpool Magistrates' Court listings today & tomorrow
Daily hearing lists for Welshpool Magistrates' Court by courtroom, time and case reference, updated from official HM Courts & Tribunals Service sources through the sitting day.
Lists change at short notice. Always confirm your courtroom and time from the daily list on arrival. Free email alerts are available on the listings page. How busy is this court?
Welshpool Magistrates' Court: common questions
What time does Welshpool Magistrates' Court open?
Welshpool Magistrates' Court is open Dydd Llun i Ddydd Iau/Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm. Counter: 10am - 2pm. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your hearing time to get through security and find your courtroom.
How do I find out which courtroom my case is in at Welshpool Magistrates' Court?
Check the daily court list. It is published by HM Courts & Tribunals Service the working day before and shows each case by courtroom, time and case reference. On the day, the same list is displayed on screens inside the building and ushers can direct you. Cases are sometimes moved between courtrooms at short notice, so check again when you arrive.
See today's listings for Welshpool Magistrates' CourtWhat is the phone number for Welshpool Magistrates' Court?
The enquiries number for Welshpool Magistrates' Court is 0300 123 9252. You can also email [email protected]. For anything about your own case, contact your solicitor first.
Where is Welshpool Magistrates' Court?
Welshpool Magistrates' Court is at Mansion House 24 Severn Street, Welshpool, SY21 7UX. Document exchange: DX 745320 Wrexham 9.
Get directionsIs Welshpool Magistrates' Court accessible?
Disabled access facilities (please contact the venue for details). Hearing loop: This court has a hearing loop system. If you need an adjustment for your hearing, tell the court in advance using the contact details above.
Can I take my phone into Welshpool Magistrates' Court?
Yes. Phones go through the security scanner on the way in and must be switched off or silent inside the courtroom. Recording, photographing or filming anything inside a court building is a criminal offence. Some courts ask you to hand phones in at the public gallery door for certain trials.
What should I bring to a hearing at Welshpool Magistrates' Court?
Photo ID, any letter or paperwork about your case, and the name of your solicitor or barrister if you have one. Dress smartly. Allow time for security: bags are searched and sharp objects, glass and aerosols are not allowed in.
Do I need a solicitor at Welshpool Magistrates' Court?
You can represent yourself in the magistrates' court, but for any charge that could carry a prison sentence most people use a solicitor. A duty solicitor is available at court for first hearings in many cases, and legal aid depends on the seriousness of the charge and your income. Contact a criminal defence firm before your hearing if you can.
Criminal defence solicitors near WelshpoolCan members of the public watch a hearing at Welshpool Magistrates' Court?
Yes. Almost all magistrates' court hearings are open to the public and there is a public gallery in each courtroom. You do not need to book. Youth court hearings and some family matters are private. and the usher will tell you if you cannot enter.