New to the area

Hey! Im a newcomer, moving down at the end of the year from the North East of England. I don’t know anyone here, or anything about the area or anywhere nearby. The only places in the south i know are London and Cornwall…

So I want to know everything, a beginner’s guide. E.g., Where should I live/avoid living? Wheres the nice restaurants/cafes? Good (cheap) pubs? Things to do? Things to NOT do? Local sports/clubs to join?

Bonus points for any northerners living here currently… Is being in the south much different to the north? Ive only been south of hull a handful of times!

Thanks :)