Frank Lampard In! – Top 10 Must-dos for new Sky Blues Head Coach in Coventry

Frank Lampard will be spending most of his time plotting a plan which will see Coventry City rise up the table over the coming weeks.

The new Sky Blues head coach, between spending time on the training pitch and in the dugout at Coventry Building Society Arena, may also be looking to embrace the culture of the new city he calls home.

Visit Coventry has put together a list of the top ten things that the Premier League icon and his family could do as they settle into life the city.

  1. Take the dog for a walk in Coombe Abbey Park or War Memorial Park

Lampard revealed back in his days as Chelsea manager that he used to walk his dog around the same park and follow the same route in a bid to keep the results positive for his side.

To keep up the tradition Lampard be looking for a new route and he’ll be spoilt for choice in Coventry – with Coombe Abbey Park and War Memorial Park perfect places to take his pooch.

Coombe Abbey was named one of the top 10 most scenic dog walks in the UK by Petsure!

The family could even take the opportunity on the visit to Coombe Abbey get active and adventurous at Go Ape Coventry.

  1. Visit the Lunt Roman Fort

As Coventry City have been leaking two goals a game of late, Lampard can brush up on defensive tactics while his family enjoy an educational day out too at Lunt Roman Fort.

The reconstructed timber fort, on the archaeological site of a former Roman fort in Baginton, is open to the public during selected school holiday dates.

  1. Take time to reflect at Coventry Cathedral

Lampard can’t move to the city without visiting its most famous attraction.

The Cathedral Ruins and new Cathedral will present a tranquil environment to reflect on his team’s performances and how they too can rise like a phoenix from the ashes.

  1. Learn about Coventry’s music heritage at the Coventry Music Museum

The new boss has already described the club’s pre-match anthem ‘We’ll Live And Die In These’ by Coventry icons The Enemy as ‘rousing’.

He can discover more about the city’s musical heritage with a trip to Coventry Music Museum – where he can learn all about 2-Tone, the 90s rave scene, Delia Derbyshire and more.

  1. Catch up with another resident who moved away from London at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum. 

Lampard isn’t the first high profile name to make the move from London to Coventry in recent years.

Dippy the Diplodocus has been on loan at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum from London’s Natural History Museum for nearly two years.

  1. Discover the history of Coventry at St Mary’s Guildhall

To fully understand Coventry, Lampard will be looking to learn as much as he can about the city’s proud heritage.

St Mary’s Guildhall, in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter, takes visitors on a journey through 700 years of history. It will be a great day out for Frank, Christine and the kids as they immerse themselves in the interactive activities

  1. Make a splash with family at The Wave

The Wave waterpark will be a great day out for the Lampards, with six slides, a wave pool, lazy river and a splash area for children too.

A great place for the family to let relax and have fun in heart of the city.

  1. Embrace Coventry’s independent creative scene at Fargo Village

FarGo Village, located on Far Gosford Street is home to an eclectic mix of over 40 independent businesses.

The village is dog friendly too, so another chance to get out and about with the family pet.

  1. Learn about the city’s automotive history at Coventry Transport Museum

Lampard will be looking for a quick turnaround to get into the race for the promotion and can take inspiration from the ThrustSSC at Coventry Transport Museum, which currently holds the World Land Speed Record of 736 mph.

  1. Enjoy panto season at The Belgrade Theatre

Lampard has made the move to Coventry at the height of panto season – with Dick Whittington on at The Belgrade Theatre until Saturday, January 4.

A fantastic day or night out for the family and a chance to celebrate Christmas just like Coventrians have done for more than 50 years.