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

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  Newbury, United Kingdom
Unspecified, 18

A good chunk of my time is spent 3D modelling birds on the computer. But I do make time for the old footpath nearby. I'm mostly fine by myself... but I do like to connect from time to time. I would like to connect with the world.

Languages: English

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  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

Big gabby

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 49

I'm a down-to-earth person. I have a great mindset that attracts interesting people. I like to stay fit and do anything that improves my overall well-being. I enjoy having meaningful and positive conversations. I really enjoy drawing and painting.

Languages: English, Latvian

Jordan700

  Bradford, United Kingdom
Male, 32

I love films. Westerns to horror and everything in-between. I'm also an avid audiobook listener! I get through around 2 books a week (depending on length ofc!)

Languages: English

Frodovskii

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 18

I like to play sports and I love buying vinyls and different music related things I really like reading, and I love nature a lot. I really enjoy to take walks in nature as it is very relaxing

Languages: English, French

VR Dude Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 20

Hi my name is alex im from England Im kind,supportive,friendly and funny sarcasm not as much but improving. I like playing computer games such as hearthstone roblox rainbow six seige For honor i do indeed play alot of world of warships and I love wat...

Languages: English

Mikey D Magic

  Liverpool, United Kingdom
Male, 60

I'm humorous and good company. I am addicted to football and red wine. I love walking and intelligent conversation- nights out and nights in. I enjoy travel and am in love with the Mediterranean Sea. I like language and experiencing other cultures.

Languages: English

Saffie44

  Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Female, 44

I’m a fun bubbly person who is looking to make some friends around the world . I love to get know other cultures .

Languages: English, Turkish

komorebi

  Manchester, United Kingdom
Female, 26

Hi, I'm a UK-based music student with a love of learning. I'm a bit of a hobby hoarder - my interests range from art to zoology, so I'd love to hear what you're passionate about (maybe we have something in common or you can teach me about something n...

Languages: English, French, Spanish, German

WabiKaz7

  Oldbury, United Kingdom
Male, 27

A football and gym lover, Watch a lot of YouTube and play ps5,Play a lot of football have done my whole life play for two teams one semi pro.Have a hard time looking for an escape from emotions I am someone who is always thinking about others and try...

Languages: English