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

Salim A Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 60

My name is Salim. I live in London. I am an engineer. My hobbies include learning about people's cultures, history, geography and current affairs. I enjoy travel,running and fitness. I am a Muslim convert. I am married.

Languages: English

Cameron Fender

  Jedburgh, United Kingdom
Male, 27

Hi there, I am very shy but looking to reach out and make friends from different places. Looking to build self confidence and gain friends I can have for a long time. Id like to keep in touch frequently with people who I share interests with.

Languages: English

Billy123

  United Kingdom
Male, 34

I’m someone who’s curious, thoughtful, and always open to learning new things. I enjoy meaningful conversations, creative projects, and helping others where I can. In my free time, I like spending time with family and exploring new places, watchi...

Languages: English, Urdu

Ginniver

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 33

Hello I'm Ginni. I'm quiet and love being in nature and surrounded by art. I love Ghibli films, writing poetry and learning new things.

Languages: English

Apple1

  United Kingdom
Female, 53

I’m quiet,but love conversation. That’s why I’m here, just to have some interesting chats with interesting people! Maybe short chat or longer discussions. So send me message and let’s see how we get on.

Languages: English

Kya28

  Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Female, 18

I’m a friendly, bubbly person who loves making people feel comfy and cared for. I’m a little silly, a little sentimental, and I get excited about the small things in life. Im really focused on my goals and self improvement. I’d also say I’m B...

Languages: English

MK1993

  lincoln, United Kingdom
Male, 51

Hi I am really interested in drawing, mainly faces, cooking from scratch , was a chef, gardening, and reading mainly classic novels, Russian novels especially would like to talk with someone who is interested in many things outside of tv. Books an...

Languages: English, French, English, English

Dee Dee M

  Falkirk, United Kingdom
Female, 62

Happy to find some new people to chat with . I like to spend time with my granddaughters. Use to draw likes knitting, gardening and cooking

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

WorldlyWhisper

  Northampton, United Kingdom
Male, 30

I’m into gaming, gadgets and all things tech. I love testing new apps, exploring digital creativity, and keeping up with the latest releases in gaming and entertainment. Outside of screens, I enjoy chilled nights, music, and chatting with people wh...

Languages: English, Spanish