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

EthanJ

  Walsall, United Kingdom
Male, 19

I'm a happy person and have a very joke based humour, I like being active and traveling seeing new things and I spend most my time studying, reading, watching youtube and seeing new things

Languages: English

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  London, United Kingdom
Male, 43

Creating memories to cherish the moments. We have different language, genres, feelings, but we write one thing in common...

Languages: English, Indian

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  London, United Kingdom
Female, 34

Hi! I am Celia and I am French but I have lived in London for the last 7 years. I love travelling, reading and I love crafts: I love knitting!! I am now working on a summer top that I hope to finish very soon. I love discovering new things, new plac...

Languages: English, French, Italian, Japanese

Maxwells

  Colchester, United Kingdom
Male, 53

I like to think I am a positive person with a good out look on life.I enjoy Motorsport and car shows but equally enjoy nature , walking in nature and the peace is amazing.Museums and history are a big passion of mine.I keep enjoying keeping in good s...

Languages: English

WeatherMan

  Filton, United Kingdom
Male, 53

i have an academic personality, that of a scholar, or student! i spend my time learning about life, & i enjoy meeting new people & learning from them! I am interested in all kinds of science & academic interests, as well as nature. I also like conver...

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

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  Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Female, 50

HiI enjoy crafting, including jewellery making candle and cosmeticsI attend comic cons in England and often give out the handmade bracelets i make to the people i meet. I would love to travel and collect beads and stones from around the world.

Languages: English

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Rehtam

  Somerset, United Kingdom
Male, 67

I was a computer Trainer & Manager for some years. I am quite a spiritual person, and like to investigate different beliefs. I enjoy walking in nature, and have studied birds since I was a youngster. I used to do part-time chaplaincy work, to help fo...

Languages: English

munchkin2402

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 23

Hello everyone, I’m a keen reader of science and philosophy, with a background in Aerospace Engineering. I’m really passionate about living a varied, curious, and interesting life, always in pursuit of learning something new. Lately, my favourite...

Languages: English, French

LionheartUK

  Consett, United Kingdom
Male, 58

Caring and curious. I love history, read, collect postcards and traveling.I also like gardening and cooking

Languages: English