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

S34n_C4ll4w4y

  Liverpool, United Kingdom
Male, 24

I’m a quiet Liverpool-based accountant from Cheshire who spends his free time with music, films, and books.I play guitar and a bit of piano - I love blues, jazz and soul (and of course, The Beatles).I love old black-and-white and foreign films, and...

Languages: English, French, Italian, German

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  Diss, United Kingdom
Male, 21

Absent-minded might not be totally inaccurate. I have a tendency to get lost in the small details of the world. People often say, "are you even listening?". To this I simply nod my head, but really what I want to say is, "Hedgehogs are great, aren't ...

Languages: English

FreeHeart

  Lancashire, United Kingdom
Female, 36

Hi, I am quiet and sensitive and have mild autism. I love exploring new places and hope to travel someday. Recently started exploring the UK more including Windermere and Yorkshire. Currently learning violin and I enjoy painting and writing fantasy o...

Languages: English

Cultural Keepsake: Snow walks in Lancashire.

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

Muttley88 Sponsor Badge

  Manchester, United Kingdom
Male, 37

I'm easy to get along with. Easy to talk to. I enjoy meeting new people. I enjoy music and film. I have social anxiety so this is good for me. Let's have a chat and be friends. I have an eclectic taste in music. I spend a lot of time on my own so thi...

Languages: English, French, Spanish

LeeSouthern2000

  Sheffield, United Kingdom
Male, 35

Hey, I'm easy going and laid back. I'm fun to chat to and a good listener. I'm looking forward to meeting nice, genuine, people to be come good friends with and exchange emails with

Languages: English

Silenttongue

  Sefton, United Kingdom
Male, 64

I'm an outgoing and loving person with a genuine personality of love and respect to others.I am open to message's from anyone.I like writing song lyrics and poetry.All you need is love

Languages: English

tomalo Sponsor Badge

  Truro, United Kingdom
Male, 40

Hi, my native language is English, i live in England, UK. I can help anyone with English learning or improvement. Apart from language learning, just making friends is something i would like, as i enjoy to chat on any topic. i take an interest i...

Languages: English, French, Ukrainian

cuckoo5 Sponsor Badge

  Trowbridge, United Kingdom
Female, 62

I am quite a quiet person. I work for an IT company from home. I love reading and travelling. I am fortunate to have been to many parts of the world with many more to go. I also love animals and foster dogs for a breed rescue charity. I am addic...

Languages: English, French, German

Nearlyold

  Dunoon, United Kingdom
Female, 62

I'm quite shy and find it difficult to meet people. I enjoy writing and have some books published.

Languages: English