Westwood is a small village, nestling right on the western Wiltshire border.

Notable for it's Manor house, now in the hands of the National Trust. The most famous tenant was Thomas Horton, born just down the road in Iford, Somerset. Horton made a fortune in the wool trade with interests in Bradford-on-Avon and Trowbridge. Horton took the lease in 1518, not only adding to the manor, but also paying for the tower of Westwood Church as well as extensions to the church itself.

Less well known are the mines which provided a type of Bath Stone called Westwood Ground. These mines were used during World War Two to store art treasures from various London muesums, including the Victoria & Albert and the British museum. Currently only one mine continues working, under the management of Hanson plc.

A few small businesses still base themselves in Westwood, but the majority of residents are commuters working in nearby towns and cities.

The village has one pub (The New Inn), a post office, a Social Club and parish church, St. Mary's.

The local school is Westwood with Iford