On 22nd May 2008 the Antiques Roadshow is at Althorp; we will be welcoming new presenter Fiona Bruce and some 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 bargains for inspection by the experts.
People with large pieces of furniture or other big items can send details and photographs of their objects to: ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, BBC, Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2LR or e-mail them to: antiques.roadshow@bbc.co.uk. It may be possible to arrange to look at the item in advance and organise transportation to the venue.
Times: Doors will open at 9.30 am and close at 4.30pm
Prices:Car parking and entry to the event is free to all visitors.
The House will be open to visitors during show opening times. Althorp is home to one of Europe’s finest private collections of furniture pictures and ceramics accumulated over the past 500 years by the Spencer Family.
Admission to the House:
Adults £5
Concessions £4
Child (5-17) £3
Useful Information:
Refreshment
Althorp’s Stable Block café offers a range of sandwiches, salads, snacks and cakes in addition to hot and cold drinks. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available as is a separate picnic area.
Photography
In order to preserve the paintings and exhibits and for reasons of security and conservation, we regret that no indoor filming or photography is permitted.
Lavatories
Lavatory facilities are located near the stable block, including facilities for visitors with disabilities and a dedicated baby changing room.
Pets
Please do not bring pets as they will not be admitted to the Park. The car park also has no shade available, therefore please do not bring pets and leave them in your vehicles.
Press:
For further information press can contact:
Olwen Gillespie, Antiques Roadshow Tel: 0117 974 7507
email: olwen.gillespie@bbc.co.uk Mobile: 07850 691680
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