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Catton Hall sits on a 2,000-acre private estate in Walton-upon-Trent, Derbyshire. While the hall itself remains a private residence, Catton Park hosts major outdoor events and large-scale festivals. The estate has a long-standing history with events like Bloodstock Open Air, Bearded Theory Festival, the Festival of Fireworks, and the Derbyshire Sausage & Cider Festival. This page covers how to attend, parking and transport options, seating considerations for events, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a smooth visit.
Whether you’re planning to secure tickets for a headline festival or arrange a private tour by arrangement, we’ve got you covered with practical details, insider tips, and trusted partner recommendations for a comfortable stay nearby.
Catton Park is known for its expansive capacity: Bloodstock Open Air draws up to ~20,000 standing attendees, while Bearded Theory has hosted around 9,999–10,000 attendees daily at peak years. On-site parking is provided for events, with campervan routes and clear road signage. For those arriving by rail, a train shuttle from Tamworth can be arranged, and public bus stops are located near Catton Park. Given its private-residence status, visits to Catton Hall itself are by private arrangement rather than public tours. When you’re planning a trip to Catton Park events, consider nearby hotels and B&Bs to maximize convenience. We’ve highlighted affiliate partner recommendations for lodging and dining to help you secure your stay with ease.
We’re here to connect you with reliable options and straightforward ticketing, so you can focus on enjoying the event experience. Secure your seats and plan your hassle-free journey with trusted parking, transport details, and nearby accommodations.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: Catton Estate, Catton Park, Walton-upon-Trent, Derbyshire, DE12 8LN.
- Venue type: Private family home with 2,000-acre estate; Catton Park is used for large outdoor events and the hall itself is not open for public functions (only private tours by arrangement).
- Capacity: Bloodstock Open Air ~20,000 standing; Bearded Theory ~9,999–10,000 daily (during peak years).
- Notable events hosted: Bloodstock Open Air (since 2005), Bearded Theory Festival (since 2014 at Catton Park), Festival of Fireworks (since 2007), Derbyshire Sausage & Cider Festival (at Catton Park).
- Parking and transit: On-site car parks for events; campervan routes and road signage; train shuttle from Tamworth; public bus stops near Catton Park.
- Nearby hotels: The Bearded Theory accommodation page lists nearby hotels and B&Bs (e.g., Travelodge A38 North/South, Wychnor Park, Riverside Hotel, Prem ier Inn Tamworth, etc.).
- Renaming/demolition: Catton Hall remains a private residence; the estate and Catton Park continue to host events (no demolition or renaming of the hall itself).