Catton Park

Catton Park is a protected park covering 39 hectares with rolling hills, old oak and chestnut trees, conifers, and beech trees along its edges. The grounds are accessed through several entrances, with the main one from Parkside Road off Church Street.

The park was designed in the late 18th century by Humphry Repton as his first paid commission. The original owner Jeremiah Ives wanted a complete landscape garden transformation for this estate.

The park shapes the neighborhood with its open green spaces, and locals use it regularly for walking and gathering. The way trees and meadows are arranged shows English garden design principles from the 18th century in everyday use.

The park can be entered from multiple points around the neighborhood, offering flexible access options. It helps to explore the pathways, as they pass through different areas and reveal changing views.

In the northwest corner sits a Camellia House, a 19th-century building with classical design on elevated ground. This structure was originally built to grow and protect camellia plants in a controlled environment.