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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bryony Gooch

English Heritage to bring ‘bonding benches’ to castles to tackle parental isolation

“Bonding benches” are being introduced to English Heritage properties to help parents who take their children on historic day trips meet fellow family adventurers.

In an effort to tackle the growing issue of parental isolation, “bonding benches” will be introduced to all the charity’s castles and historic houses to help new parents develop their support networks by starting conversations with fellow visitors.

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