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

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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

Rolopolo86

  Colchester, United Kingdom
Male, 39

I’m an easy going UK guy with a friendly and approachable personality. Very easy to talk too, I’ll pretty much get on with anyone. I like to keep myself active as possible, my hobbies include going to the gym, swimming, and recently taken up Pila...

Languages: English

Mark5507

  Bolton, United Kingdom
Male, 42

Ex army guy looking to connect from UK or around the world as I like learning about new cultures, especially Japan and South Korea.

Languages: English

LeeSouthern2000

  Sheffield, United Kingdom
Male, 35

Hey, I'm easy going and laid back. I'm fun to chat to and a good listener. I'm looking forward to meeting nice, genuine, people to be come good friends with and exchange emails with

Languages: English

Aurelie311

  Whitchurch, United Kingdom
Female, 70

Happy, confident and intuitive, I speak French and have lived and worked in France and Germany. I am interested in modern history and I follow politics and current affairs. I enjoy gardening and interior design, cinema, theatre, talks and visiting ne...

Languages: English, French, German

Cheekaboo

  Wales, United Kingdom
Female, 49

I consider myself to be a straight talking, honest person with a good sense of humour. Love the hustle & bustle of family life but also time to myself with my dog and a good book. Enjoy walks by the sea and the simple things in life which are usually...

Languages: English

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  London, United Kingdom
Male, 23

Interests: Sailing, Beekeeping, Judaica, Indology, Linguistics, Religion, Economics.Postgraduate Student in London.

Languages: English, Hebrew, Arabic, Urdu

Pandabear84

  Stevenage, United Kingdom
Female, 41

I am inquisitive, quite introverted, but I'm much more outspoken when I get to know someone. I love animals and feel most at peace in nature, far from the noise of civilisation. Curious by nature, I enjoy figuring out how things work and usually try ...

Languages: English

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  Worrall, United Kingdom
Male, 49

I can be cautious and introvert but I'm curious minded and enjoy going on walks in the beautiful countryside near my home. I'm just as happy staying in and listening to music, watching TV and movies, reading and writing as I am going outside for grea...

Languages: English, Japanese, Latvian, German

Hemingway

  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Male, 56

"Own only what you can always carry with you: know languages, know countries, know people. Let your memory be your travel bag" Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.Born in London, having since traveled & lived in numerous countries, I now live in the beautiful Cit...

Languages: English, German, Spanish, Croatian