ANYONE who thinks they might have a potentially valuable artefact stashed away in the attic has the chance to get it valued when the BBC's Antiques Roadshow rolls into Witley Court next month.

Host, Michael Aspel, and experts from the long-running series will spend a day at the historic site as a programme is recorded for broadcast later.

The recording takes place on Thursday, June 17, with the roadshow's doors opening at 9.30am and closing at 5pm, although filming continues until 7pm.

Among items people are being invited to take along for a free evaluation are family heirlooms, household treasures and car boot bargains.

"The Antiques Roadshow is, literally, a national treasure," said Mr Aspel. "It's a detective story, a game show and history lesson."

The series editor, Simon Shaw, added: "The team are all looking forward to visiting Witley Court. It's always exciting to see what will come to light.

"We regularly see between 1,500 and 2,000 visitors on the day. Despite the high turnout, everyone will get to see an expert."

The Antiques Roadshow is in its 27th year and filming of programmes for the new series is taking place all over the UK - including what will be a first visit to Witley Court - throughout the summer and autumn.

More than nine million viewers regularly tune in to the show, which is described as Britain's most popular factual television programme.

People start queuing early and have been known to camp out in car parks to be among the first to get through the doors.

Anyone who has a large item, such as furniture, can send details and photographs of the objects to: Antiques Roadshow, BBC, Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2LR or e-mail them to: antiques.roadshow@bbc.co.uk

It is possible they can be seen in advance of the recording day and transportation arranged to Witley Court.