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

Andy 27 Sponsor Badge

  Harwood, United Kingdom
Male, 60

I consider myself friendly and chatty. I enjoy house renovation, walking and all sports. I support Manchester City,l work at Toolstation as a supervisor.This helps me with my house renovation.

Languages: English

Nearlyold

  Dunoon, United Kingdom
Female, 62

I'm quite shy and find it difficult to meet people. I enjoy writing and have some books published.

Languages: English

ready84uk

  Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
Male, 41

An introvert here to make new friends during these crazy times! I find it easier to chat to people online and life can get lonely sometimes

Languages: English

Maximiliano ValenzQui

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Male, 31

Hello! Hola! Hallo! Halò! I am deeply interested in foreign cultures, languages, traditional food and most of all in YOU, dearest stranger. That uniqueness that makes you an individual fascinates me. I love just about everything and anything related...

Languages: Spanish, English, Italian, German

Cultural Keepsake: City of Antofagasta

rengoku96 Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 29

I’d say I’m pretty laid back and a bit goofy. Nerdy of course as you can see by my interests. Which also means I game a lot on PC and I’m pretty obsessed with animes- got quite a few anime themed tattoos too. Besides that I workout a lot and ha...

Languages: German, English, Greek

Alstroemeria8 Sponsor Badge

  Southampton, United Kingdom
Female, 26

Hi! I enjoy spending time with my friends, being comfy at home, colouring and being in nature. I love the forest, love trees and love weather where the sky is blue but its still cold. I'm more of an autumn, winter girl. I live with my husband and our...

Languages: English

Mr Optimistic Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 31

I spend a lot of my time reading. When I’m not working or reading I enjoy going for a run to clear my head.

Languages: English

Tara Mathewson

  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Female, 20

I’ve always been someone with a huge curiosity about the world. Geography, astronomy, and medical science all fascinate me in different ways.I love to read, and books are where most of these passions come alive for me.I’m especially drawn to Chin...

Languages: English, German, Spanish, Mandarin

Born in Belfast Sponsor Badge

  Banbridge, United Kingdom
Female, 58

I like to travel. My favourite place to visit is Poland. I work long hours. Usually twelve hour days with dementia patients. In my spare time I love to spend time with family. I have a rather large family so it’s usually chaotic. I like to listen t...

Languages: English

AG71

  Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Female, 53

Originally from France, I have lived in the UK since 1992. I am fluent in both languages. I travelled extensively before having my daughter who has just finished uni so reinventing myself. I love all that has to do with horses and admire anyone who c...

Languages: English, French