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

Kosmosxx Sponsor Badge

  Swansea, United Kingdom
Female, 22

Hello! I am a person who enjoys spontaneity and change. I love last-minute travel, events and anything that gives me a sense of adventure. One of my hobbies is collecting hobbies. I love the choice but my main hobbies are gaming, diamond art painting...

Languages: English, Polish

Andrea27

  Inverness, United Kingdom
Female, 27

Hey! I’ve always wanted to have a penpal and I can’t wait to see what sort of friendships that can be made! I’m not too sure how best to describe myself, so if you have any questions then please ask away! :)

Languages: English

Italic nib

  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Male, 63

When it comes to writing the greatest gift you can give someone is your time. Time spent in writing but also time spent in reading. There is a trend in cooking which goes away from the burger to slowly cooked meals. It is called "slow food". If yo...

Languages: English, French

Has1013

  Coventry, United Kingdom
Male, 22

I am a person who is very passionate about the latest developments on the field of science and technology, especially aerospace. Yet I have other interests too, like gaming, different movies sagas. I am the lone child, without any brothers or sisters...

Languages: English, Arabic, Tamil

printedpink

  Central Belt, United Kingdom
Female, 28

Hi, I'm Emily from Scotland. I'm a fine art graduate who enjoys coffee and sweets at regular intervals and spends most time gaming, crafting, or reading with a cat on my lap. I'm into art, fashion, cosy games, (web)comics, round animals, Studio Ghibl...

Languages: English, Japanese, French, Spanish

Cultural Keepsake: Cèilidh

talkychappy

  glasgow, United Kingdom
Male, 75

I'm happy, positive, I enjoy travelling I'm ex-royal Navy, so I did a fair bit of seeing the world during that time. Since it's been the annual holidays and visiting family abroad. My days are spent gardening taking drives through our wonderful count...

Languages: English

Jim Sponsor Badge

  Lincoln, United Kingdom
Male, 59

Well I am thinking I am cheerful and outgoing to have a good time. Like walking with my dog and also into nature photography. Could you change that to doing portraits?. Family means lots to me. So if you wish to know more just message me

Languages: English

nightsinlondon

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 22

Hi my name is rojda , and I was born and raised in London and I also live here too xD , I’m looking for penpals , preferably German speaking to help boost my German skills . I study nursing and I want to be a nurse ofc ! I like anything that involv...

Languages: English, Turkish, Kurdish

Lupin77 Sponsor Badge

  United Kingdom
Female, 63

Analytical thinker and curious explorer, who loves mountains, lakes, sea coasts and global travel. Enjoys lifelong learning and connecting with the stories of people I meet.

Languages: English, French, German

Francophile UK

  Sheffield, United Kingdom
Male, 71

I enjoy walking on the beach, history, writing murder/mystery stories, reading, walking in the countryside, travelling and receiving snail mail.

Languages: English