A lifestyle store in a north Norfolk town has new owners, who are planning to offer workshops. 

Couple Chris Taylor, 52, and Leanne McColm, 42, who live in Sheringham, are now at the helm of Make Holt.

It is inside the Grade II-listed Shirehall building, located opposite Byfords, which dates back to the 1700s and served as a prominent public building over the years.

Make Holt is on the ground floor, with the Shirehall Apartments upstairs, and it was founded in 2020 by Aviva Leigh.

Make Holt is located in the historic Shirehall building Make Holt is located in the historic Shirehall building (Image: christaylorphoto.co.uk)

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It showcases the work of more than 50 local artists, designers and makers.

The products for sale include ceramics, glass, textiles, paintings, prints, artwork, candles, books, hand-turned wooden vessels and greeting cards. 

Mr Taylor spent ten years as a pupil at Gresham's School in Holt from 1980 to 1990 and he is a well-established professional photographer and filmmaker.

Inside Make Holt, which stocks products from more than 50 local makersInside Make Holt, which stocks products from more than 50 local makers (Image: christaylorphoto.co.uk)

He is a member of the Sheringham Shantymen and his prints have been stocked in Make Holt for the last six months. 

Ms McColm is also a professional photographer, with a keen eye for design, and she will manage the shop's daily operations. 

The couple are both members of the RNLI Sheringham Lifeboat crew. 

They will build on the success of Make Holt, with new additions once they are settled in.

The new owners of Make Holt, Leanne McColm and Chris Taylor, with founder and previous owner Aviva Leigh (centre)The new owners of Make Holt, Leanne McColm and Chris Taylor, with founder and previous owner Aviva Leigh (centre) (Image: christaylorphoto.co.uk)

Mr Taylor and Ms McColm said: "We are really pleased to be taking over this wonderful space and will continue to support local makers.

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"Aviva has created something very special and we intend to maintain the momentum while also offering some creative workshops.

Make Holt is located in the Shirehall building Make Holt is located in the Shirehall building (Image: christaylorphoto.co.uk)

"We look forward to being a part of the wonderful shopping experience Holt continues to offer.”

Make Holt is open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday.

It is closed on Sundays apart from the first one of the month from April to December for Holt Market, with the opening hours 10am to 3pm.