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

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

WonderWoman91 Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 34

A deep thinking science teacher who loves embracing creativity. Analytical, curious, whimsical with an old soul who longs for the simplicity and elegance of the Old World where letters were once hand written but also appreciates playstation (Big Meta...

Languages: English, Arabic, Spanish

Frodovskii

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 18

I like to play sports and I love buying vinyls and different music related things I really like reading, and I love nature a lot. I really enjoy to take walks in nature as it is very relaxing

Languages: English, French

Kai_Ett

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 24

I’m a recent geography graduate who loves exploring the world! I especially enjoy travelling to new places, discussing the latest F1 race and playing Tennis! Spending time with friends is also a big part of my life and I would describe myself as cu...

Languages: English, German

Panda2410

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 23

I love anime, books -recently dark romance and motorcycles. When I was younger I had a pen pal from Japan and I alway wished I continued to their pen pal. I tend to work and study most of the time, I have the occasional nights I go out with friends o...

Languages: English, Tamil

sur22

  Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Female, 19

Hi! I'm a university student here to make new friends and learn new things. I'm usually an introvert, and love to listen, but sometimes I never stop talking. I love to read any genre, but especially mysteries, contemporaries and romances. When I'm no...

Languages: English

Philosopher_In_Scotland Sponsor Badge

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Male, 39

I’m a crazy cat Dad from Edinburgh in Scotland.I have just recently completed a First Class Honours degreeIn German and English, which I achieved while holding down full time work . I love reading about history, philosophy and languages, I support ...

Languages: English, 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

Scotia 65

  Scotland, United Kingdom
Female, 60

Fun loving, great sense of humour, honest and reliable. Love socialising although I do like to spend time alone now and then. Enjoy long walks along the beach.

Languages: English

Safiya08

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 20

I’m a university student studying Bioveterinary sciences wanting to become a vet nurse! I love all animals but aside from that I like to rollerskate for fitness and fun. I also like to watch Anime, Kdrama and Bobs Burgers. I live in London, the cap...

Languages: English, French