HIDDEN treasures could be uncovered when BBC One’s Antiques Roadshow comes to Tewkesbury Abbey on Thursday, May 12.

Many of Britain’s leading antiques and fine arts specialists will be on hand to offer free advice and valuations to visitors, who are invited to raid their attics and bring along their family heirlooms, household treasures and car-boot sale bargains for inspection by the experts.

It will mark the start of the show's filming for 2016.

The doors open at 9.30am and close at 4.30pm. Entry to the show is free and there is no tickets or pre-registration is required.

Presenter Fiona Bruce said: “The best part of working on Antiques Roadshow is that we never know who or what is going to turn up on the day.

"The visitors, the objects they bring, their stories and the location all combine to make a fabulous experience that we aim to capture for the viewers.

"If you are a fan of Antiques Roadshow, curious to see behind the scenes, or just fancy a day out, I would urge you to dig out your treasures and come along - we’d love to see you."

Visitors are welcome to just turn up on the day, but if they have an item with a particularly unusual story attached, or perhaps an interesting collection, or large items of furniture, they can get in contact in advance via the Share Your Story page on bbc.co.uk/antiquesroadshow.

Alternatively, email antiques.roadshow@bbc.co.uk or write to Antiques Roadshow, BBC, Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2LR.