[1] By the 1770s, land had been purchased and developed as an estate for occasional residence with the building of Catton Hall by Charles Buckle, High Steward of Norwich in c1780.

[3] Shortly after acquiring the estate, Ives consulted Repton who accepted the commission to landscape the park.

The £250,000 single storey structure finished in sweet chestnut will be adjacent to the Oak Lane entrance.

Other work included the removal of trees to the south of the park to provide a view of the spire of Norwich Cathedral.

Improvements in the early 21st century include new footpaths, fencing, pedestrian gates and tree planting.

[8] It remained in private hands until 1948 when owner Desmond Buxton sold the hall and land to Norfolk County Council.