BBC One's Antiques Roadshow will visit Bangor Castle this summer as part of filming for its 49th series, with presenter Fiona Bruce and a team of expert valuers on site on Sunday 26 July. The production will set up on the historic castle's grounds, inviting the public to bring items for appraisal.

Visitors are encouraged to bring antiques, family heirlooms and vintage finds spanning jewellery, silver, ceramics, glass, pictures, rare books, clocks and watches, militaria and a wide array of collectables, from vintage fashion and furniture to film and music memorabilia.

Bangor Castle is among several venues confirmed for the upcoming series, alongside Dartington Estate near Totnes, Devon; Valentines Mansion & Gardens, Ilford, East London; Souter Lighthouse, South Tyneside; and Caerphilly Castle, South Wales.

Presenter Fiona Bruce, who will be filming her nineteenth series of Antiques Roadshow, commented: "Antiques Roadshow is gearing up to start filming a new series and every year I'm blown away by the variety and volume of objects shared with our team of specialists. There are always exciting moments of suspense and surprise when it comes to valuations as well as reassuring appearances of old favourites from diamond jewellery to fine china. I love meeting our visitors and hearing the personal stories behind their objects and we'll be travelling around wonderful venues across the UK." Speaking ahead of the visit, Robert Murphy, Series Editor, said: "The Roadshow is for everyone, and we're looking forward to seeing those special items that mean something to our visitors. In recent years, we have seen a fantastic range of mementoes and treasures: ceramics by Picasso and paintings by Jack Vettriano, a medal for gallantry awarded to a pigeon, a rare Oasis demo tape and a cartoon by John Lennon, letters from poet Dylan Thomas, gold sovereigns and valuable watches by Omega and Patek Phillippe, a jewel-encrusted ballerina brooch valued at £40-£50,000, and items belonging to one of the founders of the SAS. We can't wait to find out what treasures and surprises we'll see at this year's shows."

The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Gillian McCollum, welcomed the announcement, saying: "We are delighted to host Antiques Roadshow at Bangor Castle. This is a fantastic opportunity for local people and visitors alike to showcase their treasured items in a beautiful and much‑loved setting. Bangor has a strong sense of community and heritage, and we look forward to welcoming the team and discovering the remarkable stories that will emerge."

Free ticket applications are now open, with limited availability, and viewers can also submit items online for consideration. For details and to apply for tickets, visit www.bbc.co.uk/antiquesroadshow.

Antiques Roadshow airs on BBC One on Sundays at 7pm and is available on BBC iPlayer. Media enquiries: antiques.roadshow@bbc.co.uk.