About this venue
Catton Park is an expansive festival venue on the Catton Estate, surrounded by open parkland, mature trees and woodland beside the River Trent. Historic Catton Hall provides a distinctive backdrop for concerts, music festivals, firework displays and other outdoor events. Unlike a permanent stadium, the site has no single fixed capacity, as audience areas, stages and event zones are configured separately for each production.
The experience inside the festival grounds depends on the individual organiser, while the broad grass fields provide space for multiple stages, campsites, rest areas and food and drink zones. Sound systems, lighting, sanitation and other visitor facilities are installed temporarily, so guests should check the official site map and event rules before travelling. As this is a natural outdoor surface, sturdy footwear can be useful during wet conditions.
The venue is located at Catton Hall, Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, Swadlincote, United Kingdom. Car parks, passenger drop-off points and entrances are arranged according to each event layout, with temporary signs and steward guidance directing visitors on arrival; walking distances from parking areas may therefore vary. Wider transport options for reaching and travelling around the area are covered in the destination information below.
About the city
Swadlincote, a market town in South Derbyshire and at the heart of the National Forest, is a compact base for attending concerts, sporting fixtures and other events across central England. Although it does not have the large arenas found in nearby regional centres, its position between Derby, Leicester and Birmingham provides good access to a wider network of stadiums, halls and festival venues. The town centre around The Delph offers pubs, restaurants, shops and practical amenities, making Swadlincote suitable for visitors seeking quieter accommodation outside the largest urban areas.
Swadlincote does not have a passenger railway station, so local transport mainly relies on buses departing from Swadlincote Bus Station. Diamond Bus and Arriva Midlands connect the town with Burton upon Trent, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicester and surrounding communities. Burton-on-Trent railway station is the main rail gateway for reaching the wider area, while East Midlands Airport is the nearest major airport and Birmingham Airport provides an additional alternative. Visitors arriving by car benefit from access via the A511 and A42, together with connections to the M42 motorway, but it is advisable to check bus links or arrange a taxi in advance for the final journey to individual halls or stadiums.
Before or after an event, visitors can walk around The Delph and the pedestrianised streets of the town centre before exploring Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, housed in a protected historic building with a distinctive bottle-shaped kiln. Swadlincote Woodlands provides maintained trails and views across the town, while the surrounding National Forest offers further opportunities for walking, cycling and spending time outdoors. Swadlincote does not have a large traditional old town, but its industrial heritage, red-brick architecture and regenerated green spaces create a distinctive atmosphere that can pleasantly complement a visit to a concert, match or other event.
