An ethereal park has been hailed as one of the country’s best spots to watch the leaves take on fiery palettes of red, orange and yellow this autumn.

A viral clip, posted by Samchowtravels, vows the Stourhead National Park puts on awe-inspiring displays of colour throughout the autumn months.

The post notes “some parts of the park will make you feel like you stepped into a fairytale”, adding a visit to the site is a “great way to explore the fiery hues of the autumn season”.

The Stourhead National Park is located at the heart of Wiltshire, offering 18th-century gardens stretched across neo-classical landscapes, and lakeside walks.

The National Trust’s website explains: “When Stourhead first opened in the 1740s, a magazine described it as a ‘living work of art’.

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“The world-famous landscape garden has at its centrepiece a magnificent lake reflecting classic temples, mystical grottoes, rare and exotic trees and offers a day of fresh air and discovery.”

In 2010 the site was shortlisted among National Geographic’s Top 10 Gardens along with other historic sites like the French gardens at the Palace of Versailles.

Groundkeepers at the 1,072-hectare estate carefully manage the ancient woods and farmlands for the wildlife.

Henry Hoare II was once the owner of the Wiltshire estate and took it upon himself to re-create ruins and classical buildings including the Pantheon and the Temple of Apollo.

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Commentators were inspired by the ethereal beauty of the site, with many claiming they would pay a visit themselves.

“Never knew this existed, what a hidden gem!” wrote one viewer, while another declared: “I’ve visited in every season. Always beautiful.”

Because the trails in the vicinity enter the managed property at Stourhead, a fee is required before entry.

“Take care on the rougher sections, especially in wetter conditions when the paths can be muddy and slippery,” advises AllTrails.

The site recommends a trail to King Alfred’s Tower that “meanders through the woods at Stourhead Park and eventually arrives at King Alfred’s Tower”.

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