Mill featured in iconic Bryan Adams’ ‘Everything I Do’ music video now for sale | UK | Travel

Whether you’re passionate about the countryside or nostalgic for Bryan Adams’ smash hit (Everything I Do) I Do It for You, this fresh Somerset property listing is certain to capture your attention.

Nestled within the tranquil setting of the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this 1.5-acre plot presents an opportunity to acquire not merely a slice of local heritage, but a location that’s secured its place in musical history.

Currently available for a guide price of £50,000, the property comes with a fascinating backstory.

Located in Holford, Somerset, the site features the remains of historic silk mill structures, stunning woodland with a waterway and gated entry.

Road access leads from the village, whilst the Holford river meanders through the woodland, forming part of this atmospheric location that nature has since reclaimed.

Bryan Adams’ music video

Back in 1991, this now moss-covered silk mill served as the backdrop for a music video that remains etched in the minds of 90s youngsters.

Bryan Adams took the spotlight within the mill to perform his chart-topping track Everything I Do, which subsequently remained at number one in the UK for 16 consecutive weeks – the longest ever chart run for any artist.

Naturally, the video’s success owed much to this very mill, hidden away in Somerset, taking a starring role in the iconic music video.

It’s difficult to imagine the countless MTV airings it received during its heyday, forever etching the image of Adams powerfully performing the track into our collective memory.

The chart-topping anthem was initially composed for the 1991 blockbuster Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves soundtrack, playing as the film’s end credits rolled.

The mills and surrounding forest landscape offered an ideal setting at the time for capturing that Robin Hood-inspired atmosphere required for the song’s visual narrative.

The video has subsequently been re-recorded as a live performance featuring Adams delivering the song with passion to thousands of concert-goers.

Local heritage

Holford’s silk mills trace their origins back to the 1500s when Huguenot refugees established them, transforming the site into a thriving centre for local industry – entirely driven by the Holford River.

Whilst British silk mills’ output generated substantial profits, they enjoyed extended protection under legislation, though this eventually shifted.

The 1860 repeal of the aforementioned protectionist measures allowed cheaper imported silk to flood the market.

Consequently, Britain witnessed the downfall of its domestic enterprises, and soon afterwards, two separate blazes mysteriously ravaged the mills’ heritage, causing widespread devastation. Production naturally ceased, and the structures have remained derelict ever since, reclaimed by the natural world.

Yet what endures is a profound sense of history and peacefulness surrounding the location, bestowing the site with its timeless appeal.

Artist ties

The surrounding area has long been associated with some of the world’s most celebrated artists – Bryan Adams aside. It’s believed that poet William Wordsworth resided with his sister in the vicinity and would regularly walk through Holdford Glen.

During the 1790s, the waterfall along the river became the inspiration for one of his poems and remained amongst his most cherished locations. Titled Lines written in Early Spring, the work reflects upon the area’s natural splendour and the peace it provides.

In an unexpected twist, Beatles legend Paul McCartney purchased the neighbouring woodland before gifting it to the League Against Cruel Sports – a gesture aimed at promoting the area’s protection and preservation.

The land is currently on the market for £50,000, reduced from its previous asking price of £75,000. The sale is being handled by Nest Associates Ltd, with further details of the listing available on Rightmove.