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

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

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

rengoku96 Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 29

I’d say I’m pretty laid back and a bit goofy. Nerdy of course as you can see by my interests. Which also means I game a lot on PC and I’m pretty obsessed with animes- got quite a few anime themed tattoos too. Besides that I workout a lot and ha...

Languages: German, English, Greek

Kookykoi Sponsor Badge

  PORTSMOUTH, United Kingdom
Female, 45

I'm the kind of person who collects special interests and hobbies like Pokémon! My main go-tos are reading (fantasy and sci-fi are my favourite genres), journalling, crocheting, cats, playing games (Pokémon and Stardew Valley), watching movies and ...

Languages: English, Japanese

JPK58 Sponsor Badge

  Dungannon, United Kingdom
Male, 64

I come from Northern Ireland. I am divorced. I am looking for friends from UK, America and Europe mostly. I like music and films. I also like going to concerts and quizzes.

Languages: English

ldl07

  Burton-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Female, 18

I enjoy spending time in nature and camping with friends. I’m trying to learnt the guitar currently

Languages: English

Rie72

  Thurrock, United Kingdom
Female, 53

I'm shy until I get to know someone, then I like to have a laugh. I like reading, all kinds of books and watching a good movie or listening to music. I love animals especially dogs.

Languages: English, French, German

Missy2244

  Essex, United Kingdom
Female, 68

I am a lady who loves meeting people and going to places as I am a outgoing person. I am very grounded and down to earth.. I enjoy travelling abroad seeing new country's. I am retired now after years of working in the Health Industry...I enjoy makin...

Languages: English

Liverpool England

  Liverpool, United Kingdom
Female, 59

I enjoy spending time with my other half, family and friends. I enjoy Tai Chi, walks, reading, cinema, theatre, concerts, museums, local history and general history. I enjoy holidays and short trips away.. Recently I’ve been to Whitby in Yorkshire...

Languages: English

Cultural Keepsake: Steam Train in Pickering Yorkshire England

jack1997

  Leicester, United Kingdom
Male, 28

I like to learn, especially about history and languages, but also politics and geography too. I can spend hours reading about or researching something that I'll never need to know again just because I find it fascinating. I've recently become interes...

Languages: English