National Trust reveals plans to revamp historic tower

The National Trust has submitted a planning application to Broadland District Council for changes to Blickling Tower, a Grade II listed building which forms part of the Blickling Estate, near Aylsham.

The tower has a rich history. It was built in 1773 by the Duke of Buckingham as a grandstand for the Blickling racecourse.

The location of Blickling Tower in red and Blickling Hall in blue (Image: Whitworth) Races were held here until 1889, with the tower designed to give views over seven........

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