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

Joe90

  Ashington, United Kingdom
Male, 57

Hi! I enjoy the simple pleasures in life. I’m happiest when I’m outdoors, staying active, or just enjoying some fresh air. That said, I also appreciate quiet nights in with a good film, great food, and even better company.I love a good laugh and ...

Languages: English

tia.0248

  United Kingdom
Female, 19

Im currently studying product design and design engineering at university but outside of that I love to read, bake, cook, doing puzzles, listening to music and crochet or spending time in nature. I live in a small coastal town in England so spend AL...

Languages: English

leah98 Sponsor Badge

  Camborne, United Kingdom
Female, 27

I work as a primary school teacher which has always been a childhood dream of mine. I’m looking for a penpal who may have some of the following same interests; gaming (dead by daylight, phasmo, RE, Silent Hill, ACNH, house flipper), F1 , Scrapbook...

Languages: English, French

Angel_face22

  Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Female, 26

Looking to chat with some new people and form friendships :) I like chatting with different people, getting to know them and learning new things. I am mixed European heritage, I’m also a student which takes up most of my time. When I have free time...

Languages: Spanish

SteveJ66 Sponsor Badge

  Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Male, 59

I have a diverse level of interest, but am open to learning new areas within and beyond my current likes.I love travel, history and the arts, properly above all things. I am an intelligent, kind and caring type of person, who is open minded, but also...

Languages: English

Ashley D Sponsor Badge

  Luton, United Kingdom
Male, 74

Man married with wonderful wife ,but not much to do sometimes especially in the winter. Love my garden, so out there in the summer. I am a retired electrician and handy at repairing and mending things. My spelling it’s not great, but find I can us...

Languages: English

Interest101

  Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Female, 40

I would describe myself as reflective, grounded, and genuinely interested in people’s stories. I enjoy meaningful conversations more than small talk, and I’m drawn to ideas, books, and creative pursuits. Music, literature, and art play a big role...

Languages: English

FOREVER 15

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 22

It feels like time is moving fast. Looking back, life’s changed in ways I didn’t expect, and I’ve realized something important: I honestly can’t live without friends. I’ve always been an introvert, so making friends in real life hasn’t be...

Languages: Bengali, English

anand12 Sponsor Badge

  Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Male, 37

I am a person who loves meeting new people and engage in interesting conversation. I have lived in two different countries, far from my home country, which allowed me to have an open mind and face several challenges of getting used to new culture. Bu...

Languages: English, Bengali, Hindi

Globalhippy Sponsor Badge

  Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Female, 35

Hey! I’m an outgoing girl from the UK! I would loveTo connect with people from around the world, I have a diverse background being half Mauritian and half Swedish and would love to explore this further with people. I speak fluent English and French...

Languages: English, French, Norwegian