United Kingdom Penpals

United Kingdom Penpals — connect with writers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Share everyday life, books and music, football and local traditions, and explore historic towns and modern cities. Choose postal mail or online messages and build long‑term friendships while practising English.

Find penpals in the United Kingdom

Write with penfriends across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. You can share everyday life in historic towns and modern cities: books and music scenes, football, study and work, coastal walks and local traditions such as Bonfire Night or Hogmanay.

Topics people often share

  • School, university and apprenticeships
  • Books, music and theatre
  • Sport, countryside walks and local travel
  • Festivals and regional traditions

Getting started

  • Start with a friendly introduction and a couple of simple questions
  • Share interests, not personal contact details
  • Decide together on online chat or letters by post
  • Be patient with time zones and reply times

Explore the profiles below and say hello to thoughtful UK penpals.

Penpals from United Kingdom

Bibliophile63 Sponsor Badge

  Llangollen, United Kingdom
Male, 62

Like to think am easygoing, friendly and humourous personality. Am an English teacher, hoping to retire sooner rather than later and getting used to my new life as a widower. Love reading and writing and anything to do with language and linguistics. ...

Languages: English, French

Cultural Keepsake: Antique Maps

Melize

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 21

Hi! I'm a curious person that loves to learn more of the world, and am a fashion design student. I like to write fanfictions and cook! At the moment, I'm trying to learn German, it's type of dialects, as well as improve my Japanese. I love creating t...

Languages: English

Little Miss Lisa

  Birmingham, United Kingdom
Female, 54

Hello I am a friend from Birmingham, England, looking for like minded friendship to exchange language skills and news worldwide. My interests include dance, theatre, languages, vegetarianism and charity work. Please message me initially and we can b...

Languages: English, French, Italian, German

Petals By Post Sponsor Badge

  United Kingdom
Female, 21

Hi there, i’m Sabrina — I'm someone who loves finding beauty in everyday moments, I enjoy anything that brings peace & gentleness & a simple joy to life, whether it's a warm herbal tea, reading & writing, yoga, nature walks or hiking, shopping &...

Languages: English

Robbie1963

  Widnes, United Kingdom
Male, 62

Hi I'm a single guy looking for female friends to chat to....any Country will doI'm divorced with 3 children

Languages: English

Chris8585 Sponsor Badge

  United Kingdom
Female, 66

I like films, countryside, nature, family and pets but don’t have any at the moment, I like to think I am friendly but a bit shy, and generally easygoing

Languages: English

anand12 Sponsor Badge

  Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Male, 37

I am a person who loves meeting new people and engage in interesting conversation. I have lived in two different countries, far from my home country, which allowed me to have an open mind and face several challenges of getting used to new culture. Bu...

Languages: English, Bengali, Hindi

Silver Mouse

  Kings Stanley, United Kingdom
Female, 60

Single, no children but I work with 4-11 year-olds. Big fan of Eurovision and Strictly Come Dancing.Love most animals especially cats though I don't have any of my own. I've been writing to people around the world since I was 11 years old and have be...

Languages: English

Wanderer09

  United Kingdom
Male, 50

I'm laid back in character. Try to find the humour in most things, I laugh easily. A bit of a philosophical streak. I try to be a good person and lead a good life .... that is an on-going project. I would say I'm a confident introvert.A bit of an adv...

Languages: English, Spanish, Turkish

K29333

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 18

I have a lot of interests but in particular sewing and i am studying to be a tailor in the future....! History is a main interest of mine both in learning and fashion (i love all kinds of vintage fashion in particular 1900-1960!) some other things in...

Languages: English, French