Settling in · Waltham
Landing in Waltham? Start here.
The first fortnight in Waltham, 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 Waltham 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 - Grimsby
Christian, Salvation army
Duncombe Street, Grimsby, DN32 7EG
About 6 km away
Laceby Meeting Room
Christian. Hours: Tu 19:30-20:30; Su 10:30-12:30
5 Chapel Lane, Laceby, Grimsby, DN37 7AD
About 5 km away
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Christian, Jehovahs witness
156A Cromwell Road, Grimsby, DN31 2BA
About 5 km away
Cornerstone Community Church of the Nazarene
Christian
Convamore Road, Grimsby, DN32 9HR
About 6 km away
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo, Hull
About 30 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
Shops from home
Oriental Spices
Convenience. Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su closed
189 Freeman Street, Grimsby, DN32 7AS
About 6 km away
Issy Africa-Caribbean Groceries
Greengrocer
164 Freeman Street, Grimsby, DN32 7AT
About 6 km away
Slavika European Food Store
Convenience. Hours: Mo, Su 09:00-19:00; Tu-Sa 09:00-20:00
219 Freeman Street, Grimsby, DN32 9DW
About 6 km away
Zam Zam International Food
Convenience. Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa,Su 09:00-17:30
38-40 Freeman Street, Grimsby, DN32 7AG
About 7 km away
European Mini-Market
Convenience. Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
96 Cromwell Road, Grimsby, DN31 2DW
About 5 km away
International Foods
Convenience. Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
231A Freeman Street, Grimsby, DN32 9DW
About 6 km away
Al Madina Halal Shop
Butcher. Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
214-216 Freeman Street, Grimsby, DN32 9DR
About 6 km away
European Mini Market
Convenience. Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-19:00; Su 09:00-17:00
17 Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 7AQ
About 7 km away
Food and takeaways
Shahi Mahal Takeaway
Indian. takeaway. Hours: Mo-Su 17:00-23:30
6 Pinfold Lane, Scartho, Grimsby, DN33 2EW
About 2 km away
Paprika Tandoori
Indian. takeaway. Hours: Mo-Su 17:00-22:30
451 Laceby Road, Grimsby, DN34 5NX
About 4 km away
China Garden Takeaway
Chinese. restaurant. Hours: Mo, We, Th, Su 16:30-22:30; Fr, Sa 16:30-23:00; Tu closed
204 Little Coates Road, Grimsby, DN34 5SU
About 4 km away
Yarborough Chinese
Chinese. takeaway. Hours: Tu-Su 17:00-23:00; Mo closed
171 Yarborough Road, Grimsby, DN34 4ED
About 5 km away
Spice of Life
Indian. restaurant. Hours: Mo-Su 17:00-23:00
8-12 Wellowgate, Grimsby, DN32 0RA
About 5 km away
Kebab Delight
Kebab. takeaway. Hours: Mo-Su 16:00-23:30
248 Freeman Street, Grimsby, DN32 9DR
About 6 km away
Lucky Rainbow Chinese Takeaway
Chinese. takeaway. Hours: Mo-Su 16:30-22:00; Tu closed
286 Wellington Street, Grimsby, DN32 7JP
About 6 km away
Golden Phoenix Chinese Takeaway
Chinese. takeaway. Hours: Mo, We, Th, Su 16:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:30-22:30; Tu closed
84 Hardys Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 0DW
About 6 km away
Pizza Plaza
Kebab, pizza. takeaway. Hours: Mo-Su 16:00-23:00
141 Park Street, Cleethorpes, DN35 7LX
About 6 km away
Beyoglu 25 - Turkish Restaurant
Turkish. restaurant
2-4 St Peter's Avenue, Cleethorpes, DN35 8HJ
About 7 km away
me2raj
Indian. restaurant. Hours: Mo-Su 17:00-22:30
47 Market Street, Cleethorpes, DN35 8LY
About 7 km away
Sports and clubs
Wilton Fields
Rugby union. Social club club
Wilton Road, Humberston, Grimsby, DN36 4AW
About 4 km away
The Fusion Centre
Boxing, fitness. Sports centre
Ladysmith Road, Grimsby, DN32 9SW
About 5 km away
Konjaku Shin
Martial arts. Sports centre
Lower Spring Street, Grimsby, DN31 3JS
About 6 km away
Grimsby Town FC Training ground
Soccer. Sports centre
Willow Lane, Waltham, DN37 0GZ
About 2 km away
Grimsby Rugby Union Football Club
Rugby union. Sports centre
Springfield Road, Grimsby, DN33 3JF
About 2 km away
Samurai Hearts Martial Arts Academy
Multi. Fitness centre
203-207 Freeman Street, Grimsby, DN32 9DW
About 6 km away
Cleethorpes Cricket and Squash Club
Cricket. Sports centre
Chichester Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 0HZ
About 6 km away
Performance Lab
Fitness centre
11 Brighowgate, Grimsby, DN32 0QL
About 5 km away
The Gym Group
Fitness centre
Victoria Street North, Grimsby, DN31 1GB
About 6 km away
Fishing spots and tackle shops
Anglers n Danglers bait and tackle
Tackle shop, and the place to ask where to fish and about permits. Hours: Mo-Su 08:30-16:00
43A Haycroft Avenue, Grimsby, DN31 2DP
About 5 km away
Driving schools
Anderby Driving Centre
Driving school
110 Cromwell Road, Grimsby, DN31 2DF
About 5 km away
Intensive Driving UK
Driving school
4 Hainton Avenue, Grimsby, DN32 9BB
About 6 km away
Grimsby Coldwater Driving Test Centre
Driving school
Estate Road No 1, Grimsby, DN31 2TB
About 7 km away
Community and support groups
Holton-le-Clay Village Hall
Community centre
Pinfold Lane, Grimsby, DN36 5DL
About 3 km away
Centre4
Community centre
17A Wootton Road, Grimsby, DN33 1HE
About 3 km away
Horizon Youth Zone
Community centre. Hours: Mo, We, Fr 17:00-21:00; Tu, Th 16:00-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00
Garth Lane, Grimsby, DN31 1RP
About 6 km away
Your Place
Community centre
236 Wellington Street, Grimsby, DN32 7JP
About 6 km away
Grimsby Neighbourhood Centre
Community centre
289A Weelsby Street, Grimsby, DN32 7JW
About 6 km away
The Crescent Community Hub
Community centre
RO 132, Campden Crescent, Cleethorpes, DN35 7UQ
About 6 km away
Central Hall Youth Club
Community centre. Hours: We 17:30-19:30
Duncombe Street, Grimsby, DN32 7EG
About 6 km away
Hindu Cultural Society
Community centre
86-88 Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby, DN31 3EF
About 7 km away
Barbers and hair specialists
Hot towel and traditional shaves
Barbers and salons
Barnets
Hairdresser. Hours: Mo, Tu, We, Fr 09:30-17:30; Th 09:30-19:00; Sa 08:30-16:00; Su closed
21A Waltham Road, Scartho, Grimsby, DN33 2LY
About 2 km away
Oliver's Barber Shop
Hairdresser. Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 08:30-16:00; Su 10:00-15:00
8 Pinfold Lane, Scartho, Grimsby, DN33 2EW
About 2 km away
Hairology
Hairdresser. Hours: Mo closed; Tu 08:00-14:30; We 09:00-16:00; Th 09:30-17:00; Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-13:00; Su closed
457 Laceby Road, Grimsby, DN34 5NX
About 4 km away
Aura Salon
Hairdresser
172 Yarborough Road, Grimsby, DN34 4DN
About 5 km away
Maxwells
Hairdresser. Hours: Tu,Fr,Sa 09:00-17:00; We 09:00-20:00; Th 10:00-20:00; Su-Mo closed
26 Wellowgate, Grimsby, DN32 0RA
About 5 km away
Short & Curlys
Hairdresser
125 Cromwell Road, Grimsby, DN31 2BB
About 5 km away
House of Hair & Beauty
Hairdresser
144 Victoria Street South, Grimsby, DN31 1NX
About 6 km away
Assisi
Hairdresser
18 Sea View Street, Cleethorpes, DN35 8EZ
About 7 km away
Cinemas and libraries
Scartho Community Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi
St Giles' Avenue, Grimsby, DN33 2HB
About 2 km away
Grimsby Central Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi
Town Hall Square, Grimsby, DN31 1HG
About 5 km away
Community Library (Stanford Centre)
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi. Hours: Tu,Th 14:00-16:00
Cooper Lane, Laceby, Grimsby, DN37 7AX
About 6 km away
Grant Thorold Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi
Durban Road, Grimsby, DN32 8BX
About 6 km away
Cleethorpes Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi
Alexandra Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 8LQ
About 7 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 Waltham
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