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

Tea42

  Brighton, United Kingdom
Female, 62

A fairly quiet, young looking, kind natured person being a bit old fashioned at heart though.I enjoy the outdoors and keeping fit, especially walking and im considering doing some voluntary work soon, in addition to my current role.I like to cook whi...

Languages: English, Spanish

Profilename222

  Uk, United Kingdom
Female, 22

Hello! I'm an introvert student who enjoys reading, writing, history, exercising and running, the cinema, baking and cooking and listening to/practising music and dogs. Leave a message if you'd like to connect and I'll try to get back ASAP, thanks.

Languages: English, French, Spanish

Little Miss Lisa

  Birmingham, United Kingdom
Female, 54

Hello I am a friend from Birmingham, England, looking for like minded friendship to exchange language skills and news worldwide. My interests include dance, theatre, languages, vegetarianism and charity work. Please message me initially and we can b...

Languages: English, French, Italian, German

Davewhu22

  Southend on Sea, United Kingdom
Male, 46

I am an easy going individual with a friendly personality who likes talking and meeting new people. My main passions are watching football, history, listening to rock music, films and TV, socialising with friends and family and travelling. I've enjo...

Languages: English, German, French

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

Nan61

  Blackburn, United Kingdom
Female, 64

I am married with one daughter and two grandchildren. I enjoy reading, baking, meals out with family and friends. I enjoy the theatre and shopping. I like learning about other cultures. I like to go on holiday both here in the UK and abroad.

Languages: English

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  Chester, United Kingdom
Male, 73

My pleasures include travelling both at home and abroad for sightseeing and experiencing new places. I also love walking and hiking out into the great outdoors. But, at the end of the day I think there is nothing much better than to come back home to...

Languages: English

Algie47 Sponsor Badge

  norwich, United Kingdom
Male, 77

like to spend time out doors e.No particular hobbies but usually engaged in something creative.I have no children only a step daughter

Languages: English

Jodrell

  Stirling, United Kingdom
Male, 60

Just looking for some chat about anything and everything. Friendship and common interests gets the ball rolling. Big golf player and watcher but love being outdoors, walks by the sea or in the hills wondering at the power and majesty of nature.

Languages: English

Blonde and British

  Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Male, 22

Hi it wont let me put my name here but it's nice to meet you! I'm a British guy from the north of England. I am trying to learn russian at the moment although I only know a little.I have a ps5 which I play a lot and I also go swimming. I love going t...

Languages: English, Russian