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

Jake_P

  TELFORD, United Kingdom
Male, 35

I would say I am a very relaxed person who works to hard. I am looking for someone to relate to via the written form and to see how it helps me to relax and to open up and learn about other places In a slow therapeutic manner that takes an invested e...

Languages: English

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  Bungay, United Kingdom
Male, 55

Im an easy going guy with a sense of humour.I I love gaming and listening to music especially Rock. Im a big kid at heart who tries not to take life to seriously unless i really have to.I have a canine best friend called Pip and I suffer from depres...

Languages: English

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  Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Male, 42

Traditional Pisces through and through. Sometimes aloof or daydreaming, thinking up stories which maybe one day I'll pen. Happy to chat about anything. Love Reading, Movies, Gaming and Food. I take Taekwondo classes and slowly getting more proficien...

Languages: English

BillyBonney

  Sheppy, United Kingdom
Male, 55

Easy going, friendly. Good sense of humour. Deep thinker. Love talking about all sorts of subjects.

Languages: English

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  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

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  Stone, United Kingdom
Male, 56

Hello there. I am originally from N.Ireland but now live in England. somewhat shy but witty when you get to know me, work as an EMT. I am good humoured, but with a dash of sarcasm thrown in :) I like sub-aqua, kayaking, walking, boardgames and some P...

Languages: English

Spaceman29 Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 56

I am an open and easy going person who enjoys getting to know new people and swapping stories. I have a few hobbies including listening to many different kinds of music, movies (my favourite being horror both old and new), gaming and some gardening. ...

Languages: English

Out of Focus

  Penzance, United Kingdom
Female, 46

I’m a photographer with a low tolerance for nonsense and a decent eye for detail. I like paying attention, to light, weather, small moments, and people being exactly who they are.Most of my time is spent outside with a camera or indoors being super...

Languages: English, French

Bookish24

  Newcastle, United Kingdom
Male, 36

I am a native English speaker who loves reading, drawing/painting, writing and cooking. I have an interest in history and cinema, and would be happy to discuss these interests with anyone. I can also try to help with English!Even after sending a vi...

Languages: English, French, German

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  Upminster, United Kingdom
Male, 53

Hi. I'm an architect working in London, UK, mainly. In my free time I enjoy travelling within the UK and around the world, cycling, cooking, TV and cinema, among many things. I'm easy going, positive, and polite, and very curious about other places ...

Languages: English, French