Galleywood Heritage Centre - Chelmsford

The Galleywood Heritage Centre

The Galleywood Heritage Centre is a community centre located in Galleywood, Chelmsford, UK, that showcases the area's history and culture. The centre is situated at The Common, Off Margaretting Rd, Galleywood, Chelmsford CM2 8TR, United Kingdom and can be reached by calling +44 (0) 1245 357700 or visiting its website at galleywoodheritagecentre.org.uk.

The centre offers various amenities and activities, including a tea house, visitor centre, and yoga studio. It is also home to the remains of a Napoleonic Fort, which is a popular tourist attraction.

Visitors can enjoy a range of facilities, including a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance. The centre is also suitable for children's birthday parties and accepts debit/credit cards.

Specialties

• Community centre
• Festival
• Tea house
• Visitor centre
• Yoga studio

Overall, the Galleywood Heritage Centre is a great place to learn about the history and culture of the area, relax with a cup of tea, or enjoy some yoga. Its friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere make it a popular destination for both locals and tourists.

Other points of interest

• Wheelchair-accessible car park
• Wheelchair-accessible entrance
• Debit cards
• Credit cards
• Good for kids' birthday

According to Google reviews, the centre has an average rating of 4.8/5, indicating a high level of satisfaction among visitors. Many reviewers praised the centre's friendly staff, delicious food and drinks, and historic significance.

👍 Reviews of Galleywood Heritage Centre

Bill K.

5/5

Lovely place to visit. Has been refurbished over the last few years to good effect. Nice to look back at some of the historic places around Galleywood. It also houses a great tearoom where you can get a mug of tea and a bacon roll for £3.20!
There is also the remains of a Napoleonic Fort just across the way from the centre.
Best check for opening hours before you visit.

Karen G.

5/5

Lovely visit to the tearoom. Such a friendly place and delicious cakes on offer and a good basic menu. After a walk on the common it was a welcome visit. Looking forward to popping there again soon.

Derek A.

5/5

I had the pleasure of documenting a wedding at The Galleywood Heritage Centre, which was an absolute pleasure. It's a fantastic venue in a beautiful location with helpful and happy staff.

Paul W.

5/5

Great place for history, childrens play area and coffee and Cake ☕ 🍰
Right next to the common 👍

Jan F.

5/5

My son and daught-in-law held their festival style wedding at the Heritage Centre.
It was a brilliant day and the staff were so helpful and accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble.

Adrian G.

5/5

Our daughter held a fund raising event at the Heritage Centre for friends and family. We can only but praise the lovely reception we were greeted with when shown around. On the day we were presented with a clean and tidy hall and surroundings. The facilities are clean and well maintained. Phil the caretaker was polite and really helped us make it a really special day. So lucky to have such a well maintained facility and surroundings on our door step. Thank you Galleywood Heritage Centre 👍👍

Karen M.

5/5

It was great to find the Heritage Centre open this afternoon. We were out walking the dogs over the common and stopped for a cup of coffee. I was amazed at how cheap the bill was. Only one suggestion, and there may have been one but we didn't see it, is to have some water out for the dog visitors. Thank you for a lovely 1/2 hour break.

Russ S. (.

5/5

Fantastic venue. Have hired Galleywood Heritage Centre several times and never had any reason tp complain. Nice spacious hall with plenty of natural light and a great garden area outside, also plenty of parking space. Enough tables and chairs supplied by the hall to comfortably seat at least 100, good toilet and a small but well provisioned kitchen is available for hire. Staff are very helpful and happy to help with any issues.
Also nice to visit the hall when it is open as a cafe but as it is volunteer run its best check before visiting on the website.
There is also many events on at the hall throughout the year and a smaller room at the back where Galleywood history displays and pictures can be viewed.