Westwood was originally a very tiny farming hamlet with only one or two local farms and some stockinger’s cottages at the ‘Bents’ dating back to the 1700’s and perhaps before. In the mid 1800’s ‘ Westwoodville ’ was developed, long rows of terraced cottages at Palmerston Street (Old Westwood) and also at New Westwood for coal miner’s and iron worker’s families. Over the passing decades, Westwood has also re invented itself, still home to a small infant’s school, threatened with closure on one or two rare occasions but re invigorated by local support that affirms the need for its existence, green and rolling landscapes and a return to being the more traditionally rural part of our community.

The Royal Oak is that last standing village pub in Westwood out of the three it originally had. With traditional features in one side and a modern stylish in the other. With stunning country views on the rear of the building its

perfect for any event

As of August 2022 the Royal Oak managed to acquire 1 acre of land at the rear of the venue, this 1 acre of green space is perfect for those summer festivals, corporate events, weddings, family fun days and more. We are looking into expanding our carpark in 2023 but this is al dependant on our local council and highways. We will also be investing into a new play area for the children to further enhance our family friendly atmosphere we thrive to deliver.