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

Caerus

  Nottingham, United Kingdom
Male, 40

Hello everyone, I'm a positive person interested in getting to know other people and other cultures, I was born and raised in the Midlands of England, I enjoy meeting new people and hope this will be a good medium in which to do that. I won't say too...

Languages: English

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  Salisbury, United Kingdom
Male, 21

I am an outgoing person who loves learning about languages and culture, i often spend my time listening to music, spending time in the community performing voluntary work, going on long walks and exploring new places. I am opening my eyes to opportun...

Languages: English, Spanish, German, French

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tinkerbell17

  Crewe, United Kingdom
Female, 20

deep lover of fairies and nature, always happy to have a head in a book or film, passionate about making this world a safer place.

Languages: English, German

Rosaleigh Gem

  Leicester, United Kingdom
Female, 46

I am a quiet individual who loves audio drama podcasts and reading. I enjoy musicals and attending the theatre and cinema. I go on daily walks with my 4 year old Labrador, who never fails to make me laugh with his lovable antics. I love going to conc...

Languages: English

Lohad

  United Kingdom
Male, 34

I enjoy going for hikes, walking my dog, photography and watching movies. I am kind and easy going, will talk to anyone

Languages: English

Cameron Fender

  Jedburgh, United Kingdom
Male, 28

Hi there, I am very shy but looking to reach out and make friends from different places. Looking to build self confidence and gain friends I can have for a long time. Id like to keep in touch frequently with people who I share interests with.

Languages: English

Muse1984

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 61

I am a pretty petite woman. I am intelligent, witty, compassionate, kind, empathic, sensitive, well educated and I have a good sense of humour. I love animals and I have two wonderful pets: a parrot and a cat. I have a variety of interests, I am open...

Languages: English, Swahili, French, German

Slick7000

  Birmingham, United Kingdom
Male, 57

Faithful Christian and very sincere, love Jesus. I love to keep fit on the rowing machine, treadmill and weights

Languages: English

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  St Helens, United Kingdom
Female, 52

Kind, caring, helpful, intelligent, respectful, lots of interests and hobbies over the years. I love intelligent conversation.

Languages: English

KangaJay

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 26

Quietly curious and friendly, with a soft spot for real conversations and little moments. I’m trying to get back into proper reading, writing and journalling, less scrolling, more pages. I love art, drawing, dance and ballet, nature walks, animals ...

Languages: English, Spanish, French