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Have you seen the new Enjoy England TV advert? We can exclusively reveal that the opening shot, which shows a young woman hiding behind a statue, was filmed here in Winchester, in the crypt of our world-famous cathedral. The sculpture, Antony Gormley's Sound II, is one of Winchester's hidden treasures.

To watch the advert again, and to find out how it was made, check out the Enjoy England website.

An unspoilt cathedral city on the edge of the South Downs, Winchester is England's ancient capital and former seat of King Alfred the Great. Today, Winchester combines the best of city life with the freshness of the surrounding countryside. One hour from London, this is England as it ought to be.

Popular for its shopping streets and architecture, its floral summer season and quirky open air events, Winchester is most well known for its eleventh century cathedral and for the Great Hall which for over 600 years has housed the mysterious Round Table. Winchester College is the oldest continuously running school in the country, whilst the Hospital of St Cross - a medieval almshouse - still offers the Wayfarer's Dole to travellers as it has done for more than eight centuries.

Welcome to Winchester

Home of good food, birthplace of the modern game of cricket, resting place of author Jane Austen and inspiration to the many craft-makers and artists who live here, Winchester is truly a destination for all seasons.