Galleywood is a village in the English county of Essex. It is located approximately 3 miles (5 km) north-west of Chelmsford, the county town. Galleywood is a largely residential village, with a population of around 8,000. It is twinned with the French town of Forges-les-Eaux.
The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade I listed Galleywood Heritage Centre, which houses a museum dedicated to the history of the village. Galleywood is also home to the Galleywood Common, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.