Settling in · Redcar
Landing in Redcar? Start here.
The first fortnight in Redcar, 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
56 places in Redcar 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
Our Lady of Lourdes
Christian, Roman catholic
Milton Street, Saltburn by the Sea, TS12 1DE
About 7 km away
South Bank Baptist Church
Christian, Baptist
Redcar Road East, Middlesbrough, TS6 6PY
About 8 km away
Normanby Methodist Church
Christian, Methodist
Cleveland Street, Middlesbrough, TS6 0LW
About 9 km away
Eston Salvation Army
Christian, Salvation army
Bankfields Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 0TA
About 9 km away
St John the Evangelist
Christian, Anglican
Normanby Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 6SD
About 8 km away
Corpus Christi Church Thorntree
Christian, Roman catholic
The Greenway, Middlesbrough, TS3 9EP
About 9 km away
Mosques and prayer rooms
The nearest Iglesia ni Cristo to Redcar
Iglesia ni Cristo, North Shields
About 50 km away
1A Stormont Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 OEY
Worship services: Thu 7:00pm · Sun 10:00am · Sun 12:00pm (children)
Iglesia ni Cristo, Leeds
About 94 km away
Monk Bridge Road, Meanwood, Leeds West Yorkshire, England, LS6 4HH
Worship services: Thu 7:00pm · Sun 11:00am · Sun 1:00pm (children)
Iglesia ni Cristo, Hull
About 108 km away
QUAKER MEETING HOUSE, Bean street, Hull, HU3-2PR
Worship services: Wed 5:30pm · Sat 3:00pm
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
Food and takeaways
Coco & Rum
Thai. restaurant
4B Station Square, Saltburn by the Sea, TS12 1AG
About 7 km away
Spices
Indian. restaurant
21 Station Street, Saltburn by the Sea, TS12 1AE
About 7 km away
Lions Sports Bar & Grill Eston
Indian, pizza, kebab. restaurant
Birchington Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS6 8HA
About 7 km away
Sports and clubs
Marske Cricket Club
Cricket. Sports centre
Windy Hill Lane, Marske-by-the-Sea, TS11 7HB
About 5 km away
JD Sports Domes: Football Dome
Soccer. Sports centre. Hours: Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 09:00-20:00
Tees Road, Seaton Carew, TS25 2DX
About 9 km away
JD Sports Domes: Golf Dome
Golf. Sports centre
Tees Road, Seaton Carew, TS25 2DX
About 9 km away
Laurence Jackson Sports Village
Sports centre
Church Lane, Guisborough, TS14 6RD
About 9 km away
Saltburn Leisure Centre
Sports centre
Marske Mill Lane, Saltburn by the Sea, TS12 1HJ
About 7 km away
Redcar Bears Speedway
Speedway. Sports centre
South Bank Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 6XH
About 9 km away
South Tees Motorsports Park
Motor. Sports centre
South Bank Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 6XH
About 9 km away
Iron Works Moto Park
Motocross. Sports centre
South Bank Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 6XH
About 9 km away
Galley Hill leisure centre
Swimming, squash. Sports centre
Stokesley Road, Guisborough, TS14 8PF
About 10 km away
Days out and things to do
Community and support groups
Saltburn Valley Woodland Centre
Community centre
Albion Terrace, Saltburn by the Sea, TS12 1LT
About 8 km away
Saltburn Masonic Hall
Community centre
45 Marine Parade, Saltburn by the Sea, TS12 1DZ
About 7 km away
De Brus Centre and Playing Fields
Community centre
Pendle Close, Skelton-in-Cleveland, TS12 2FS
About 8 km away
St. Andrew's Parish Hall and Conference Centre
Community centre
Bondfield Road, TS6 9BA
About 8 km away
Seaton Carew Community Hub
Community centre. Hours: We-Th 10:00-12:30,13:00-17:00; Sa-Su 09:00-12:30; 2025 Jan 01-2025 Apr 01 off
Station Lane, Seaton Carew, TS25 1BN
About 9 km away
Barbers and hair specialists
Hot towel and traditional shaves
Barbers and salons
Hair Boutique
Hairdresser
3 Dundas Street West, Saltburn by the Sea, TS12 1BL
About 7 km away
Cinemas and libraries
Guisborough Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi. Hours: Mo-We 09:30-19:00; Th 09:30-17:00; Fr 09:30-19:00; Sa 09:30-12:30
90 Westgate, Guisborough, TS14 6AP
About 9 km away
Saltburn Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi
Windsor Road, Saltburn by the Sea, TS12 1AT
About 7 km away
Marske Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi
Windy Hill Lane, Redcar, TS11 7BL
About 5 km away
Skelton Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi
Coniston Road, Skelton-in-Cleveland, TS12 2EB
About 8 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 Redcar
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