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

Spacecake26 Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 56

I enjoy getting to know new people and sharing stories. I also like to laugh as well as swap thoughts and ideas.My hobbies include watching movies, gardening, trying new foods and scrolling YouTube mainly when I'm bored.

Languages: English

The Scotsman Sponsor Badge

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Male, 41

Born and raised in Bonnie Scotland. Enjoy meeting new people, travelling and going on adventures. Love the outdoors and if I am not at home you will find me out in the hills/mountains hiking, going to beaches for a swim or just exploring somewhere ne...

Languages: English

ExploringWithoutAMap Sponsor Badge

  Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Male, 34

Love watching all sorts of shows and movies but mainly comedy! I am also getting started in kpop there's so much to choose from! I am into world events, how people think and understanding what's going on around us and use it to predict the future! I ...

Languages: English

PurpleLestat

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 63

I'm a pretty quiet living woman. I like the radio, podcasts, old comedy series. Reading and writing, I find myself reading more poetry these days aswell. I like watching the birds and foxes in my garden, I try to keep up my yoga, aerobics etc ;) I'...

Languages: English, French

rengoku96 Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 29

I’m pretty laid-back with a goofy side and definitely a bit nerdy. I spend a lot of time gaming on PC and I’m really into anime - enough to have a few anime-themed tattoos. I work out regularly to stay sane and playing golf, which is a bit of a r...

Languages: German, English, Greek

imo128

  Liverpool, United Kingdom
Female, 18

I’m a chatty person and I love the idea of having a pen pal I’m a law student who is also studying history and sociology I love abit of realty tv I love to read I adore animals and music and I love to travel so I’m interested to talk to new peo...

Languages: English

LohandeSilva

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 56

Friendly kind and caring person live and work in London. Travel when time permits Like to visit Africa and Asia for wildlife

Languages: English

A. Sincere. Friendship

  Covent Garden, United Kingdom
Male, 62

I am interested in acquiring knowledge about foreign cultures , to visit various countries, but most important to make genuine friends in all walks of life.I am interested in Classical music, ballet, musicals, and nature programmes. I love the Far Ea...

Languages: English

Wild and Free

  Inverness, United Kingdom
Female, 72

I am Irish but live in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. I am a keen reader and enjoy walking, painting, crafts, cinema, museums and exhibitions. I also like to cycle and go cross-country skiing, visit islands and watch wildlife. I am int...

Languages: English, French, Spanish, German

Summers 2026

  Leeds, United Kingdom
Female, 38

I’m a nice caring kind woman a nice friend to have I like keeping fit looking good a good listener

Languages: English