# Wensleydale Ice Cream, Leyburn — Reviews & Opening Hours > Wensleydale Ice Cream — Ice Cream Shop in Leyburn with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.9/5 from 405 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/thornton-rust/restaurants/wensleydale-ice-cream (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Ice Cream Shop # Wensleydale Ice Cream Hardbanks Barn Main Street, Thornton Rust [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6913597143521661095&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Wensleydale Ice Cream](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/104316692438909573864) **In short:** Wensleydale Ice Cream is an ice cream shop in Thornton Rust, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 405 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Wensleydale Ice Cream Wensleydale Ice Cream sits in Hardbanks Barn on Main Street in Thornton Rust, near Leyburn. The shop serves ice cream in a range of flavours, alongside homemade soups and waffles. Portions are generous and prices are reasonable. There is indoor and outdoor seating, with ample off-road parking. The countryside setting and friendly staff make it suitable for children and groups. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Wensleydale Ice Cream's own website](http://www.wensleydale-icecream.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Tuesday** 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Wednesday** 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Thursday** 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Friday** 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Saturday** 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Sunday** 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM People say this creamery offers delicious, generously scooped ice cream with a wide variety of unique and traditional flavors, alongside tasty homemade soups and waffles. They also highlight the reasonable prices, beautiful countryside setting, and ample off-road parking. Guests mention the friendly and helpful staff, and the cozy atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.9 / 5 (405 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Thornton Rust Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1852085). [More restaurants in Thornton Rust](https://staycation.co.uk/thornton-rust/restaurants) ★ 4.9 (405 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.wensleydale-icecream.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [07792 380177](tel:07792380177) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Thornton Rust **Plus Code** 9C6V8X25+6X ### 🏨 Places to stay near Thornton Rust Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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