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

vincienes

  East Dereham, United Kingdom
Male, 66

Hello, I like variety. I've been a government worker, researcher, and now an author. Like cycling in my spare time, watching movies, podcasts. Have a background in psychology.

Languages: English

Scar8106

  Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Female, 19

Hiiii, my name is Scarlett. I am from New York, but I am currently in the UK for uni. I love watching hockey a lot. I spend my time going for walks, class, and hanging with friends by the water mostly. I enjoy cooking. I love love love Gilmore girls ...

Languages: English, German, Welsh

OldFashionedChap

  Newark, United Kingdom
Male, 18

Hello there! I am someone who likes the old days because, by-and-large, they were better times/Christian times (the clothes were better as well!). I have a bit of a stiff disposition, but when you get to know me as my introvertedness goes away, I'm m...

Languages: English, German, French

Bookish24

  Newcastle, United Kingdom
Male, 36

I am a native English speaker who loves reading, drawing/painting, writing and cooking. I have an interest in history and cinema, and would be happy to discuss these interests with anyone. I can also try to help with English!

Languages: English, French, German

Nearlyold

  Dunoon, United Kingdom
Female, 62

I'm quite shy and find it difficult to meet people. I enjoy writing and have some books published.

Languages: English

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  Dorking, United Kingdom
Female, 63

Friends describe me as kind ,thoughtful , quietly fun and good company . My hobbies include reading, music and exploring other countries . I also enjoy theatre , travel, and anything that inspires creativity or good fun . I have a positive outlook, a...

Languages: English

rengoku96 Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 29

I’d say I’m pretty laid back and a bit goofy. Nerdy of course as you can see by my interests. Which also means I game a lot on PC and I’m pretty obsessed with animes- got quite a few anime themed tattoos too. Besides that I workout a lot and ha...

Languages: German, English, Greek

Midgetsquid

  Kilmarnock, United Kingdom
Female, 28

Hiya, I live in Scotland and I'm an introverted person who likes to keep to myself mostly. I love chatting with people and would love to travel the world with someone, or multiple. I'm not a drinker or clubber, I'd much rather go a drive and grab ...

Languages: English

Elise47 Sponsor Badge

  Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom
Female, 47

Happy, positive outlook on life. Enjoy quiet time , walking in nature Reading , binge watching box sets and movies.

Languages: English

Taralou94

  St Ola, United Kingdom
Female, 31

I’m very open minded, enjoy listening to other people and what they have to say. I’ll show and have an interest in things if they are important to you.I love genuine conversations that are meaningful or make you think on things at a deeper level....

Languages: English