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

fortyonedevon

  Tiverton, United Kingdom
Male, 41

Hello! Im Tom, from the south of the uk. I would like to talk to people from various states in america but really want to learn about texas, the idea has always appealed to me about moving there later in life so i would like to learn what its really ...

Languages: English

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  Trowbridge, United Kingdom
Female, 62

I am quite a quiet person. I work for an IT company from home. I love reading and travelling. I am fortunate to have been to many parts of the world with many more to go. I also love animals and foster dogs for a breed rescue charity. I am addic...

Languages: English, French, German

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

Whitewind

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 48

Im a curious and open-minded person with a thoughtful, reflective nature. I enjoy a balance of active and relaxing pursuits—walking gives me space to think, while golf adds a bit of challenge and focus. I’m drawn to culture and storytelling, whic...

Languages: English, Japanese

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  Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Female, 35

Hey! I’m an outgoing girl from the UK! I would loveTo connect with people from around the world, I have a diverse background being half Mauritian and half Swedish and would love to explore this further with people. I speak fluent English and French...

Languages: English, French, Norwegian

Ab13la Sponsor Badge

  Liverpool, United Kingdom
Male, 25

I am a relaxed and layedback person. I love all kinds of sports such as football/soccer, weight lifting, and a few others. I love walking and hiking and really want to start solo or wild camping. I also love chilling out watching good movies or TV sh...

Languages: English, Spanish

AutumnLay1a Sponsor Badge

  Reading, United Kingdom
Female, 20

Hi! I’m a big fan of the dark academic style including clothing, buildings and books/poetry – I try to live by carpe diem. My favourite books are Dorian Grey, Babel and Dracula, and I love to collect different copies of them. I also enjoy fantasy...

Languages: English, Dutch

FriendbySnailMail

  Lincoln, United Kingdom
Female, 46

Married, INTJ, quirky, introvert face to face, nerd, geek, patient, curious, quiet life lover, anxiety, over thinker.. Love: Gardening, wildlife & garden bird watching, growing plants & veg, cooking, history, country music, sci-fi, fantasy, stickers,...

Languages: English

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  Salisbury, United Kingdom
Male, 21

I am an outgoing person who loves learning about languages and culture, i often spend my time listening to music, spending time in the community performing voluntary work, going on long walks and exploring new places. I am opening my eyes to opportun...

Languages: English, Spanish, German, French

MarcUK

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 66

Hi, I've been on here before and have a few good friends, but now I'm retired I feel I have room for more. I'm looking for companionship and company. I consider myself an enthusiastic letter writer and am very reliable, I don't give up correspondence...

Languages: English