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

ExploringWithoutAMap

  Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Male, 33

Love watching all sorts of shows and movies but mainly comedy! I am also getting started in kpop there's so much to choose from! I am into world events, how people think and understanding what's going on around us and use it to predict the future! I ...

Languages: English

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  Bungay, United Kingdom
Male, 55

Im an easy going guy with a sense of humour.I I love gaming and listening to music especially Rock. Im a big kid at heart who tries not to take life to seriously unless i really have to.I have a canine best friend called Pip and I suffer from depres...

Languages: English

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  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

Bigbadwolf

  Colchester, United Kingdom
Male, 60

Fun, friendly, cheeky, travel enthusiast always looking for my next adventure all over the world

Languages: English

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  Belfast, United Kingdom
Male, 66

I believe I’m a kind, friendly and outgoing person. I’m well educated (BA Hon’s) but I prefer to work as a Carpenter. I enjoy being active – walking, running, swimming & cycling, but I also like reading, crafts, history and genealogy. I work ...

Languages: English

cupofjoe

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Male, 24

Hi there, it's nice to meet you! I'm a journalist and uni student living in lovely Edinburgh, Scotland, looking to make new friends online. I'm pretty interested in a lot of things, so hopefully we'll have something to connect over -- try me! For som...

Languages: English, German, French, Ukrainian

Frodovskii

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 18

I like to play sports and I love buying vinyls and different music related things I really like reading, and I love nature a lot. I really enjoy to take walks in nature as it is very relaxing

Languages: English, French

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  Glenrothes, United Kingdom
Female, 36

I'm married with 2 kids and life is a bit mental haha. I love spending time with family and friends getting up to all sorts of silly adventures - I held my own taskmaster series which I filmed and edited, for example! As a family we love to get out i...

Languages: English

Cultural Keepsake: Ceilidh, Traditional Scottish gathering

Elvisp

  Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom
Male, 57

I enjoy writing and learning to play instruments. Enjoy long distance friendships via email/Internet. Spend my spare time on long walks alone or with my grown up children.

Languages: English

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!Even after sending a vi...

Languages: English, French, German