Settling in · Rustington
Landing in Rustington? Start here.
The first fortnight in Rustington, 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
80 places in Rustington 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
The Salvation Army - Worthing
Christian, Salvation army
9-13 Crescent Road, Worthing, BN11 1RL
About 9 km away
Our Lady and Saint Philip Howard (Arundel Cathedral)
Christian, Catholic
London Road, Arun, BN18 9BN
About 6 km away
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Christian, Jehovahs witness
Grand Avenue, Worthing, BN11 5BE
About 8 km away
Littlehampton Baptist Church
Christian, Baptist
Fitzalan Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5NY
About 2 km away
The Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin
Christian, Anglican
Church Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5EN
About 2 km away
Mosques and prayer rooms
Other places of worship
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo, Portsmouth City
About 39 km away
St. Cuthbert's Center, 2 Lichfield Road, Copner, P03 6DE
Worship services: Thu 6:15pm · Sat 10:30am · Sat 12:30pm (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
Wing Wah Chinese Food Market
Supermarket
117 - 119, Clifton Road, Worthing, BN11 4DP
About 9 km away
Wing Wah Oriental Supermarket
Supermarket
117 - 119, Clifton Road, Worthing, BN11 4DP
About 9 km away
Food and takeaways
Shafiques
Indian. restaurant
42 Goring Road, Worthing, BN12 4AD
About 7 km away
Shaan Indian Cuisine
Indian, curry. restaurant
205 Tarring Road
About 8 km away
Gurkha Kitchen
Nepalese. restaurant
121 Rectory Road, Worthing, BN14 7PH
About 8 km away
Spice of India
Indian. takeaway. Hours: Mo-Su 17:00-22:00; Tu off
109 South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AX
About 9 km away
Golden Plaice
Burger, fish and chips, kebab, pizza. takeaway. Hours: Mo-Th 14:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 14:00-22:30
129 South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AX
About 9 km away
Tasty China
Chinese. takeaway. Hours: Tu-Su 17:00-23:00
131 South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AX
About 9 km away
New Thai Spice
Thai. restaurant. Hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-14:30,17:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
36 South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AE
About 9 km away
Lahore Grill
Indian. restaurant
66 Newland Road, Worthing, BN11 1JX
About 10 km away
The Original Curryland
Indian. restaurant. Hours: Mo-Su 17:00-21:00
About 8 km away
Famous City
Chinese. takeaway
6 Terminus Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5BS
About 3 km away
Sports and clubs
Worthing FC
Soccer. Sports centre
25 Woodside Road, Worthing, BN14 7HQ
About 9 km away
Littlehampton Badminton & Squash Club
Sport club
Sparks Court Clifton Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5ES
About 2 km away
The Tarring Club
Billiards, darts. Social club. Hours: Mo-Th 16:45-23:00; Fr 14:00-24:00; Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-22:00
118-122 Pavilion Road, Worthing, BN14 7EL
About 9 km away
Worthing Pavilion Bowling Club
Bowls. Sports centre. Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-13:00
78 Pavilion Road, Worthing, BN14 7EQ
About 9 km away
Bodystreet
Fitness, Personal Training, HIIT, ems. Fitness centre. Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
14 Chapel Road, Worthing, BN11 1BJ
About 10 km away
The Glynn Owen Centre
Sports centre
South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AP
About 9 km away
Fishing spots and tackle shops
Community and support groups
Glebelands Community Centre
Community centre
Greystoke Road, Worthing, BN12 5JL
About 4 km away
Broadwater Support Group & Community Hub
Community centre. Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-15:00 Sa 10:00-12:30
32 South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AE
About 9 km away
Barnham Community Hall
Community centre. Hours: "According to room bookings"
Yapton Road, Arun, PO22 0AY
About 9 km away
K2 Youth & Community Centre
Community centre
Eldon Way, Wick, Littlehampton, BN17 7HE
About 3 km away
Barbers and hair specialists
Hot towel and traditional shaves
Barbers and salons
Cuttlefish Eco Salon
Hairdresser. Hours: Tu-We, Sa 10:00-18:00; Th-Fr 10:00-19:00
37 Warwick Street, BN11 3DQ
About 10 km away
Elliotts Unisex Hair Salon
Hairdresser. Hours: Tu-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00. Open later by appointment.
Wick Street, Littlehampton
About 3 km away
Ego Hair Spa
Hairdresser
The Strand, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, BN12 6DH
About 7 km away
Rock N Razor
Hairdresser. Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 07:30-14:30
1 Worthing, BN13 1HF
About 8 km away
Rena's Hair Salon
Hairdresser. Hours: Mo 09:00-20:00; Tu 09:00-18:00; Th 09:00-19:00; Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
135 South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AX
About 9 km away
Fellas of Worthing
Hairdresser. Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; We off; Sa 08:30-13:00
26 South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AE
About 9 km away
Cinemas and libraries
Angmering Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi. Hours: Mo-We 13:00-17:00; Th-Sa 09:00-13:00
Arundel Road, Arun, BN16 4JS
About 3 km away
East Preston Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi
The Street, Arun, BN16 1JJ
About 2 km away
School Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi
Station Road, Arun, BN16 4HH
About 2 km away
Ferring Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi
Ferring Street, Worthing, BN12 5HL
About 4 km away
Arundel Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi
School Lane, Arun, BN18 9DR
About 6 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 Rustington
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