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

Shaneomac

  Ballymena, United Kingdom
Female, 22

I like wrestling gaming football and Lego building I like pop and rock music I sometimes go to see rock music with my dad

Languages: English

Bartleby73

  Harrogate, United Kingdom
Male, 52

Hello, everyone! I’m David, an easygoing soul from Ye Olde England. (Part of that little green island next to France). I eat books on a regular basis, usually those relating to philosophy, history, poetry, and theology. (You know, all the light, fr...

Languages: English

Dean Gill Sponsor Badge

  Newport, United Kingdom
Male, 29

I’m a fantasy and science fiction author. I love immersing myself in other worlds, whether it’s a great book, a movie, or a game for hours at a time.I also love to write, draw/paint, and workout at the gym. I enjoy talking with people and learnin...

Languages: English

JW16 Sponsor Badge

  York, United Kingdom
Female, 61

I am a very friendly and outgoing person. I enjoy going to music concerts, going to the cinema and the theatre, doing pub quizzes, reading, knitting, gardening and generally socialising. I have a good sense of humour and I enjoy meeting new people an...

Languages: English

DIHRed668

  Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Male, 57

I am a quiet, patient person with a sense of humour. I like most sports and have tried a few arts and craft courses. Currently trying to improve my drawing and Pyrography skills. I enjoy watching movies and prefer action and comedy movies. I have a v...

Languages: English

pen2paper

  Manchester, United Kingdom
Female, 40

I like to read, make mini cross-stitch cards, learn foreign languages e.g. Spanish. I also speak German but my mother tongue is English. I like to travel. I have been to many countries in Europe, as well as Australia and America. I like walking and c...

Languages: English, German, Spanish, French

AddyMart Sponsor Badge

  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

LadyKH Sponsor Badge

  Leeds, United Kingdom
Female, 43

I am married with children I used to like going on long walks but cant now due to many ongoing heath issues, However i do like to watch TV, listen to music and I love to write.I am a down to earth girl, I like to have a laugh and see friends.

Languages: English

StudyUK Sponsor Badge

  Jersey, United Kingdom
Male, 55

I've spent a fair amount of time travelling in the past and returned back to the UK before Covid changed the world! I set up an International Student Recruitment Agency for Language / Higher Education students interested in studying in the UK.

Languages: English, French

Del06 Sponsor Badge

  Liverpool, United Kingdom
Female, 37

I would say I'm a bit of an old soul with a sense of humour. I'm never offended by bluntness, in fact, I prefer it. I like to drive to Scotland as often as I can, I love slow walks enjoying nature as much as I am able to. Gardening and home cooking a...

Languages: English