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Thornton Rust
Information about Thornton Rust
Thornton Rust is a small and characterful village with a long history stretching back to the Domesday Book.
Today, the village remains active and welcoming, with much of its community life centred around the village Institute. Behind the Institute you’ll find a peaceful garden and patio area, offering parishioners and walkers alike a place to rest and enjoy beautiful views across Wensleydale.
Visitor parking is available in the village car park – simply turn into the lane opposite the Institute (The Outgang).
In recent years, the car park has been significantly improved, with the addition of a picnic bench and seating beside West Beck. Much of this work was carried out by villagers on a voluntary basis, supported by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority’s Sustainable Development Fund.
Thornton Rust is unique in Wensleydale in having a Mission Room housed within a converted traditional barn dating from the late 19th century. An evening prayer service is usually held in its cosy upper room on the fourth Sunday of each month.
The village community continues to take great pride in maintaining the Mission Room, the Outgang car park and picnic area, and the Kennel Field – where a wonderful display of wildflowers can be enjoyed throughout the spring and summer months.