Settling in · Euston
Landing in Euston? Start here.
The first fortnight in Euston, in order: the paperwork that has to happen, then the places that make it feel like somewhere you could stay.
Week one and two
The order to do things in
1
Ring your Sama contact when you land
Whoever placed you. Tell them you arrived and that you are all right.
2
Apply for your National Insurance number
You can start work before it arrives, but do not leave it: your tax will be wrong until you have it.
3
Open a bank account
Passport, visa or share code, and proof of address. A letter from your employer usually does it.
4
Get a UK SIM
A local number makes the bank and the GP straightforward.
5
Register with a GP
Free at the point of use. Do it in your first week.
6
Check your tax code with HMRC
Get on the right code early or you will be paying too much for months.
7
Save your share code
You will be asked to prove your right to work and rent more than once.
8
Find the nearest shop, place of worship and club
The part that decides whether you stay, and the part no handbook covers.
Official, and free
Official finders
Run by the State, so they stay current. Search each one for your own town.
Find a GPThe NHS list of GP surgeries, searchable by postcode.Apply for a National Insurance numberYou need one to be taxed correctly. Apply once you are in the UK.Find an NHS dentistHarder than the GP. Start early and ring around.Check your visa and BRP or eVisaView and prove your immigration status online.Find your local police stationEmergency is 999 or 112. Non-emergency is 101.Understand your tax codeCheck what HMRC thinks you earn, so you are not overtaxed for months.Driving on a foreign licenceHow long you may drive on it, and whether it can be exchanged.Renting: know the rulesYour rights as a tenant, deposit protection and what a landlord may and may not do.Citizens AdviceFree, independent help with anything at all.Public transportNational rail and bus times and tickets.
Near you
59 places in Euston worth knowing in week one
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Places of worship
Every faith near you, listed so people can find a community when they arrive. Sama Talent Group is not affiliated with any religion or religious organisation.
Churches
Thetford Salvation Army
Christian, Salvation army
Magdalen Street, Thetford, IP24 2BN
About 4 km away
Saint Mary's Catholic Church
Christian, Roman catholic
73 Newtown, Thetford, IP24 3AU
About 5 km away
Fulmerston Christian Fellowship
Christian
Fulmerston Road, Thetford, IP24 3LE
About 4 km away
Cloverfield Church
Christian, Anglican, united reformed
Yarrow Close, Breckland District, IP24 2TZ
About 4 km away
Thetford United Reformed Church
Christian, United reformed
Earls Street, Thetford, IP24 2AD
About 4 km away
Thetford Methodist Church
Christian, Methodist
Riverside Walk, Breckland District, IP24 2BQ
About 5 km away
King Street Baptist Church
Christian, Baptist
King Street, Thetford, IP24 2AP
About 5 km away
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo, Watton
About 17 km away
CWS venue, Frettenham Village hall, & AWS, Thompson Community Hall, Thompson, Thetford, England, IP24 1PY
Worship services: Wed 7:30pm · Sun 10:00am · Sun 12:15pm (children)
Iglesia ni Cristo, Cambridge
About 42 km away
Water Beach Barracks Sports Hall and Sudio, Cambridge, England, CB25 9PA
Worship services: Wed 7:00pm · Sun 11:00am · Sun 1:00pm (children)
Addresses and worship service times from the Iglesia ni Cristo directory, checked October 2026. Times can change, so check the locale's own page before you go. directory.iglesianicristo.net
Shops from home
Food and takeaways
Napoli Pizza
Pizza, kebab, burger, chicken. takeaway
105 Canons' Walk, Thetford, IP24 3PT
About 5 km away
Oriental Garden Chinese Restaurant
Chinese. restaurant. Hours: Tu-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-14:00, Th,Fr 17:00-22:30; Su 12:00-14:00,17:00-22:00
Guildhall Street, Thetford, IP24 2DT
About 4 km away
Best Turkish Kebab & Pizza
Kebab, pizza. takeaway
2 Guildhall Street, Thetford, IP24 2DT
About 4 km away
Kebab King
Kebab. takeaway. Hours: Fr 15:00-21:00; Sa 13:00-21:00; Su 13:00-20:00
Stephenson Way, Thetford, IP24 3RE
About 5 km away
Sports and clubs
Cue Masters
Billiards. Sports centre
11-19 Riverside Walk, Thetford, IP24 2BB
About 5 km away
Breckland Leisure Centre and Waterworld
Sports centre
Croxton Road, Thetford, IP24 1JD
About 5 km away
Steel Fitness
Fitness centre. Hours: 24/7
16 Brunel Business Court, Thetford, IP24 1HP
About 6 km away
Days out and things to do
Community and support groups
Croxton Village Hall
Community centre
The Street, Breckland District, IP24 1LN
About 8 km away
Community Centre
Community centre
Saint Michael's Close, Breckland District, IP24 3EJ
About 4 km away
Thetford Islamic Center
Community centre
17 Saint Giles Lane, Breckland District, IP24 2AE
About 5 km away
Redcastle Furze Community Centre
Community centre
Saint Martin's Way, Thetford, IP24 3PU
About 5 km away
Abbey Neighbourhood Centre
Community centre
Exeter Way, Breckland District, IP24 1EE
About 6 km away
Barbers and hair specialists
Hot towel and traditional shaves
Thetford Turkish Barber
Hairdresser
39A Riverside Walk, Breckland District, IP24 2BB
About 5 km away
Barbers and salons
Next Level Barbershop
Hairdresser. Hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-18:00; Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00
20-22 Guildhall Street, Thetford, IP24 2DT
About 4 km away
Unique Hair & Beauty
Hairdresser
7-11 Castle Street, Breckland District, IP24 2DL
About 4 km away
Claire's Hairscutters
Hairdresser. Hours: We 17:00-19:00; Th,Fr 09:30-17:30; Sa 09:30-16:00
Bury Road, Thetford, IP24 3ED
About 4 km away
Sarah's Scissors Hair Academy
Hairdresser
Staniforth Road, Breckland District, IP24 3LH
About 4 km away
Cinemas and libraries
Thetford Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi. Hours: Mo,Tu,Th 08:30-17:30; We 08:30-13:00; Fr 08:30-19:00; Sa 09:00-13:00
Raymond Street, Thetford, IP24 2EA
About 4 km away
Ixworth Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi
High Street, West Suffolk, IP31 2HH
About 10 km away
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Saving money
What locals use to spend less
The shops and sites people here use for cheap clothes, second-hand furniture, a car, and the weekly shop. We are not paid to list any of them.
Facebook Marketplace and GumtreeSecond-hand furniture, bikes, tools and cars, often for very little. Meet in public, and never pay before you see it.Freecycle and OlioThings people give away for free, and food from neighbours and shops that would otherwise go in the bin.Too Good To GoSurprise bags of food from cafes, bakeries and supermarkets at the end of the day, at a fraction of the price.PrimarkCheap everyday clothes, work basics and bedding.Aldi and LidlThe cheapest big supermarkets for the weekly shop.B&M and Home BargainsCleaning products, kitchen kit and household bits for less.Charity shopsClothes, coats and furniture, and the money goes to a good cause.MoneySavingExpertFree guides to cheaper phones, energy, bank accounts and sending money.
Getting around
Getting around from Euston
TravelineBus, coach and train times for the whole of Great Britain.National RailTrain times, tickets and railcards.Transport for LondonThe Tube, buses and the Oyster and contactless fares.
Driving here on your licence
Once you live in Great Britain you can drive a car or motorcycle on your full, valid licence for 12 months. After that, a licence from a designated country can be exchanged for a GB licence; from other countries you apply for a provisional licence and pass the theory and practical tests. Lorries, minibuses and buses have stricter rules: check before you drive one.
Check your licence on GOV.UK Exchange a licence
Hiring a car
Each rental company sets its own rules on age, how long you have held your licence and which licences it accepts, and young drivers often pay more. Check those rules before you book, and bring your licence and passport to the desk.
Driving rules taken from the official pages linked above, checked October 2026. They change, so the official page is the one to rely on.
While you are here