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

Oxford lad

  Oxford, United Kingdom
Male, 58

I’m very outgoing like to keep fit love cooking especially for guests enjoy good company also love all animals

Languages: English

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  Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
Male, 35

Hi! My name is Adam. I was born and live in the UK. I grew up in America in Virginia! I love America and everything about it. I’m an electrician by trade but I also play guitar and go to the gym as hobbies. I’m very much a clown. I’ll try to ma...

Languages: English, Norwegian

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  Hastings, United Kingdom
Male, 67

I am a glass half full, love to travel, read love my music, and can chat about most things, I enjoy nights out to theatre and love history, seeing the past brings so much to life.

Languages: English

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  London, United Kingdom
Male, 26

Love keeping active and exploring. I'd like to say I'm quite an energetic person, who likes a mix of city life and rural life. My time recently has been spent checking out London and ticking off all the cool little bars and music venues.

Languages: English, Portuguese

fairyu

  Norwich, United Kingdom
Female, 19

I'm a shy and socially awkward girl, I try to make an effort for people and will be there for them when they need it! I like playing video games, many Nintendo games, like Pokémon,as well as Minecraft and many others. I also watch various animes, ra...

Languages: English, German, Japanese

Little Miss Lisa

  Birmingham, United Kingdom
Female, 54

Hello I am a friend from Birmingham, England, looking for like minded friendship to exchange language skills and news worldwide. My interests include dance, theatre, languages, vegetarianism and charity work. Please message me initially and we can b...

Languages: English, French, Italian, German

Elizabeth87

  Devon, United Kingdom
Female, 38

I'm a very quite person till I get to no you and work alot.my hobbies are going the gym and swimming and spending time with my animals.

Languages: English

Custard Gannet Sponsor Badge

  Bath, United Kingdom
Male, 52

I'm friendly, relaxed, pretty opinionated, sense of humour about life. My main interests are cinema, music, playing drums, reading, playing tennis and badminton. Some of my favourite films include Miller's Crossing, Glengarry Glen Ross, Unforgiven, S...

Languages: English

Marc Borham

  Leicester, United Kingdom
Male, 24

My interests have been consistent throughout my life with reading, traveling and engineering being the primary influence on me. My spare time is often spent either learning a new skill or binge watching a series with no inbetween. I am studying to b...

Languages: English, German