Westwood Manor
Wiltshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
Westwood, Lower Westwood, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 2AF
Telephone 01225 863374
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 2:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 2:00 – 5:00 PM |
Westwood Manor is a small late-medieval manor house near Bradford-on-Avon, notable for its Jacobean plasterwork, and it remains a tenanted property so only part of it is open to view. Reviewers consistently praise the knowledgeable, helpful volunteers who lead tours, and describe the rooms as cosy and lovingly restored despite the limited opening times. It's a low-key, intimate visit rather than a grand house experience.
Worth the trip
The Jacobean plasterwork ceilings, singled out by reviewers as particularly noteworthy within the rooms that are open to view.
Before you go
Opening times are limited since it's still a tenanted property, so check before travelling, and note that facilities are in the nearby village hall rather than on site, with only a small car park.
Reviewers consistently describe Westwood Manor as a well-preserved, lovingly restored manor house with knowledgeable and helpful volunteers, though its limited opening times mean a visit needs some planning. The plasterwork ceilings are specifically praised, and the house's status as a partly tenanted property gives it a homely, lived-in feel rather than a museum atmosphere. Its setting next to the village church, with a nearby community centre for tea and cakes and a well-regarded pub, is mentioned as adding to a pleasant few hours out. Parking is noted as limited but adequate for the small number of visitors the site attracts.
Small late-medieval manor house with Jacobean plasterwork, near Bradford-on-Avon
“Beautiful house, beautiful small gardens, we briefly spoke with the man at the entrance who lives in the property. Fantastic! Brief visit but very pleasant”- Victoria Thomas, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “Facilities available in nearby village hall, small car park.” - Simon L
Common questions about Westwood Manor
Where is Westwood Manor?
Westwood Manor is in Wiltshire, England, at Westwood, Lower Westwood, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 2AF.
Do you need a ticket to visit Westwood Manor?
Yes - Westwood Manor is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Westwood Manor?
The Jacobean plasterwork ceilings, singled out by reviewers as particularly noteworthy within the rooms that are open to view.
Is Westwood Manor a ruin or still intact?
Westwood Manor is largely intact - Small late-medieval manor house with Jacobean plasterwork, near Bradford-on-Avon.
