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

Oxford lad Sponsor Badge

  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

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

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

flreu

  loughborough, United Kingdom
Female, 19

Hey! i’m trying to enjoy my life as if technology wasn’t so integrated into society(not to say I dislike tech ofc). I have an old Nokia and an mp3 player, I collect CDs and DVDs (i have a nintendo Wii too). In the meantime, I enjoy journalling (d...

Languages: English, Spanish

Cultural Keepsake: Markets on Thursday and Saturday

T14A Sponsor Badge

  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

Annie 000

  Wrexham, United Kingdom
Female, 51

My hobbies are writing poetry Watching movies, Reading, Spending time with my friends. And animals. My personality is loyal Honest. Faithful. Sometimes bossy. I am a female after all.

Languages: English

Blackheart666

  Ipswich, United Kingdom
Male, 60

I'm a happy go lucky typeMost of my time is work so don't get much free time.i enjoy walking and photography so combine the two.

Languages: English

Jigger342

  Grimsby, United Kingdom
Male, 69

My name is Rick, or on a posh day Richard! but don't think i'm that age in my head.I like walking, but not into military style yomp's over unforgiving terrain! I do like trying to see nature in the wild, but not obsessed with it. I must try and get b...

Languages: English

benlovescheese Sponsor Badge

  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

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