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

pom.649

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 22

Hi! I’m a theologian in the progress of becoming a lawyer from the UK and I’m looking to meet cool people through pen-palling. I enjoy talking about religion, politics and law, and if we get into a debate, that’s probably even better because I ...

Languages: English

Eighties Lady

  Sheffield, United Kingdom
Female, 56

Hi. I love to travel and visit other countries. I enjoy 80’s music and meeting with friends for lunches and coffees.

Languages: English, Portuguese

Muttley88 Sponsor Badge

  Manchester, United Kingdom
Male, 37

I'm easy to get along with. Easy to talk to. I enjoy meeting new people. I enjoy music and film. I have social anxiety so this is good for me. Let's have a chat and be friends. I have an eclectic taste in music. I spend a lot of time on my own so thi...

Languages: English, French, Spanish

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!

Languages: English, French, German

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

Grey77 Sponsor Badge

  Guilford, United Kingdom
Male, 48

Work full time in the automotive industry and have always wanted to learn French but struggle. Spare time is spent hiking, diy, and normal daily chores, into a wide range of music and movies

Languages: English, French

CocoC

  United Kingdom
Female, 66

I'm interested in people and lifestyles. I enjoy people watching when on holiday. I like people with a good sense of humour.I enjoy watching sport such as rugby, cricket and tennis.I like travelling. At home I enjoy cooking reading and gardening. ...

Languages: English

LeeSouthern2000

  Sheffield, United Kingdom
Male, 35

Hey, I'm easy going and laid back. I'm fun to chat to and a good listener. I'm looking forward to meeting nice, genuine, people to be come good friends with and exchange emails with

Languages: English

JackieK

  Oxford, United Kingdom
Female, 30

Passionate about nature, slow living, and gently shifting more of my life away from screens! I live in Oxford, UK, though I grew up in London, and my family are all Irish. A few of my interests: I’m vegan and love cooking, I’m into meditation, I�...

Languages: English, French

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