In 1765 Christopher Horton (d.1768) married Anne, daughter of Simon Luttrell, 1st Earl of Carhampton and later wife of Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn (brother of King George III).

In the 19th century Anne Beatrix Horton, heiress of the estate, married Robert Wilmot thus creating the Wilmot-Horton family.

Since 2005, Catton Hall grounds have been home to Bloodstock Open Air heavy metal festival.

The UK's largest purchasing consortium, Independent Buyers Ltd has been headquartered at Catton Hall since 2005.

Catton Park is also home to the Derbyshire Sausage & Cider Festival and country show.