The new season of the Antiques Roadshow has begun and the team (and viewers!) are on the hunt for a broad mix of antiques, family heirlooms and vintage treasures that will deliver that famous 'wow' moment.
Every show will feature specialists in the fields of jewellery, silver, ceramics, glass, pictures, rare books, clocks and watches, and militaria, as well as a team of experts with knowledge of all things collectable – from retro toys to movie and music memorabilia; from ancient antiquities to costume jewellery; from mid-century furniture to vintage fashion.
Where is the new season of Antiques Roadshow being filmed?
We take a look at where the latest series of the Antiques Roadshow is visiting;
- Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery in Walpole Park, Ealing, West London
Pitzhanger Manor was designed and built by one of Britain’s most influential architects, Sir John Soane, between 1800-1804 as his country retreat. - Cromford Mills, near Matlock, Derbyshire
Cromford Mills is famous as the world's first water-powered, cotton-spinning mill, developed by Richard Arkwright, one of the most influential people in the early Industrial Revolution. Today it’s part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a local nature reserve. Take in the rambling complex of Cromford Mill from the viewing platform overlooking the weir and feel the hand of history: this is the birthplace of the modern factory system. - Firstsite Art Gallery in Colchester, Essex
Open all year round Firstsite visitors can experience exciting developments in contemporary art, and explore the rich artistic legacy cultivated by the East of England’s unique landscape and character. - Thirlestane Castle in Lauder, Scottish Borders
Thirlestane Castle, a magnificent 16th-century castle, is home to the Maitland family. As well as marvelling at the castle's stunning architecture, period features and art, visitors can explore the castle’s connection to Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites, as well as his ancestor, Mary Queen of Scots. - Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey
King Edward I of England built Beaumaris Castle as an integral element of his campaign to conquer and control North Wales. It was to be one of the 'iron ring' of castles surrounding the native Welsh territories. The design and construction of Beaumaris Castle are attributed to the master military architect James of St. George, who worked on several of Edward I's castles in Wales during the late-13th century. The castle is known for its concentric design and strategic location on Anglesey, although it was never completed according to the original plans. - Belfast Botanic Gardens, Belfast
The foundation stone for Belfast Botanic Gardens’ iconic Palm House Conservatory was laid in 1839. Built by master engineer Richard Turner of Dublin, it’s one of the earliest examples of a curvilinear cast-iron glasshouse in the world. Two wings – cool and tropical – house an international cast of plants. We named it one of the best glasshouses in the UK to visit.
Presenter Fiona Bruce, who will be filming her 17th series of Antiques Roadshow, says: “A new series of the Antiques Roadshow begins again and I, for one, can’t wait. Travelling the length and breadth of the UK to see what the great British public have pulled out of their attics and off their shelves. I know we’ll see items of great quality and value - but I’m always drawn in by a moving personal story too. They are what often stick longest in my memory. And I’m determined to improve my record on Basic, Better, Best. Surely I’ve got to get more of them right this year!”
