Dishforth had a church in the mediaeval period, but it was entirely rebuilt in 1791, as a rectangular building, with a west porch, and an east gallery.
[1][2] The church closed in about 2006, and was converted into a new village hall, replacing a wooden structure.
The work was undertaken by Dishforth Parish Council, and included a new roof and floor, kitchen and toilets.
It consists of a three-bay nave, a west porch, a north aisle, and a polygonal apse.
Enclosing the forecourt on the west and south sides is a low wall with pointed coping and a wrought iron railing.