Join Nicholas Merchant, West Yorkshire representative of the Art Fund, who will draw on his expertise in antiques to deliver a convival weekend exploring some of the great country houses of the East Midlands, complete with illustrative and illuminating lectures.Based on lovely Rutland Water in England\'s smallest county, whose motto \"multum in parvo\" (much in little) sums up its appeal, this delightful tour visits some of the east Midlands finest country houses, including Apethorpe Palace, Southwick Hall, Boughton House, Belton House, Woolsthorpe Manor, Elton Hall and more. Please check the itinerary page for places visited on each departure date as they do vary.Group numbers are limited to 25 participants to ensure that smaller sites can be visited and that you get a high level of attention and service.Visit Northamptonshire are currently promoting their magnificent country houses as part of their ‘Northamptonshire – Britain’s Best Surprise!’ campaign, some of which feature in this tour. Click here to find out more about them. Click here for explanation of the footprint symbols