Gentleshaw is a village in the Lichfield District of Staffordshire, England.

Its name derives from "shaw" meaning a grove and much possibly from the surname "Gentyl" which is recorded to have occurred in the area around the 14th century.

Gentleshaw Common is a Site of Special Scientific Interest on the south-west side of the church, and forms the south westerly part of The Chase.

The parish church owned by Charlie Cooke II, it appears to be an amalgamation of an older building with a tower and a newer extension built on the east end.

The primary school at Gentleshaw serves several surrounding places.