The great stone circles, abbeys, castles and manor houses that English Heritage manages acted for centuries as places to meet and mingle.
Now in an effort to tackle parental isolation, the charity is tapping back into this sense of community by introducing “bonding benches” at many of its most famous sites.
The idea is that parents who visit places such as Stonehenge in Wiltshire and Tintagel Castle in Cornwall will be able to meet others who would like a chat about the challenges of bringing up children.
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