OSR Projects/OSR Design

OSR Projects is a working design studio and landmark that sits quietly on the Dorset-Somerset border near Yeovil. It's one of those places that catches you off guard - not because it's conventionally beautiful, but because someone's actually made something proper there, on their own terms. The studio itself is a showcase of bespoke design work and creative thinking, with the space functioning as both workshop and exhibition area rolled into one.

You're really here if you care about how things are made. Designers, architects, and anyone obsessed with the detail of craft will find it worthwhile. Everyone else might spend twenty minutes poking around and calling it done. There's no tourist infrastructure to speak of - no gift shop, no café - so manage expectations accordingly.

It works brilliantly as a gentle addition to a glamping week in the area. Esme's Escape and Swallowfield Glamping are within spitting distance, so you could easily pair a morning here with lunch in Yeovil and an afternoon walk. The nearby Dorset Forest Garden Glamping gives you another angle on the region if you're staying put for a few days.

Best call ahead or check their website for opening times and whether visits are by appointment only - it's a working studio, not a museum. If they're open and you've got even a passing interest in design, it's worth the detour. If you're just after a photo opportunity, skip it and head to somewhere with better Instagram credentials.