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

Bish1986

  DONCASTER, United Kingdom
Male, 39

I'm a pharmacist working at a hospital in Yorkshire England,i play snooker and football,im planning loads of holidays to do some sightseeing

Languages: English

Scottish Dave

  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Male, 54

Here to meet and chat to people from anywhere.Love sports, travel, streaming TV drama series & definitely movies

Languages: English

CoastalDreamer

  Hounslow, United Kingdom
Male, 48

> I’m calm, loyal, and positive — someone who believes in staying strong and kind no matter what life brings. For the past few years, I’ve cared for my elderly mother, which taught me patience and gratitude.I love good food, beach views, music,...

Languages: English

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  London, United Kingdom
Male, 59

I am single, I live in London and I work in the legal profession. I tend to work long hours, but they do say that a busy mind is a happy mind. I am very interested in other cultures and other ways of life.

Languages: English

BritTravelGuy

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 30

I love learning about different cultures and different places. My favourite holidays are when I go somewhere that others don’t usually travel to explore it and meet locals.

Languages: English, Italian

Taralou94

  St Ola, United Kingdom
Female, 31

I’m very open minded, enjoy listening to other people and what they have to say. I’ll show and have an interest in things if they are important to you.I love genuine conversations that are meaningful or make you think on things at a deeper level....

Languages: English

DigitalHippy

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 60

By nature I'm rather introverted, but have learned to mask it with the art of conversation. I'm a flaneur, walking, exploring London, the city and its suburbs, finding new places and old places, observing the people, watching the changing city, appre...

Languages: English

Ladyprincess

  Horsham, United Kingdom
Female, 27

I have a bubbly personality I like a laugh and a joke. My interests are fashion nature movies music the paranormal reading writing crafts and collecting things and travelling when I can.

Languages: English

iain 313

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 38

I am a thirty on year old guy living in London, UK. I'm originally from a small town in the North of England called Durham. It's a very unique place with a lot of character and I like to think it shaped who I am. I have a lot of interests and can tal...

Languages: English

Brosket

  Harrow, United Kingdom
Male, 21

I am a positive person who believes in focusing on the bright side of life. I strive to maintain an optimistic attitude, even when faced with challenges, because I know that setbacks are just opportunities for growth. I love uplifting others, offerin...

Languages: Romanian, English