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

Sarah1410

  Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Female, 50

Hello, I'd like to connect with other people who share my interests but could perhaps teach me about other interests too. Im from England.

Languages: English

Pearl-Gem

  Swansea, United Kingdom
Female, 68

I am easy going, non judgemental, likes nature, animals, travel, current affairs, gardening, restaurants, different cultures, diversity, beach and countryside walks, photography,cooking,etc.

Languages: English

anthony123

  stony stratford/ milton keynes, United Kingdom
Male, 62

love walking, like visiting places..watching films.would love friendship after being alone for a while after a marriage break up

Languages: English

Jhunmaf21

  Nottingham, United Kingdom
Male, 25

Hi, I'm a Software Engineer that likes to travel and spends a bit too much time watching TV shows and films (I'm fully in on the letterboxd lifestyle). I try to watch a variety of things but i'm into k-dramas and "The Bear" at the minute. I'm also a ...

Languages: English

Chaza88 Sponsor Badge

  United Kingdom
Female, 67

I am a female I enjoy cooking, sports, music, and Boxing. I am looking for a penfriend who is honest and decent and does not smoke

Languages: English

Inveterate Scribbler

  Seaview, United Kingdom
Male, 69

Initially shy, yet very friendly, of scientific background yet artistic by nature. Nature lover. Love to run. I read a lot - perhaps too much! - and have a favoured few novelists but mainly non-fiction. I don’t watch a lot of TV but do like the cin...

Languages: English, Norwegian, French, Italian

Cultural Keepsake: Volcanoes!

cryptons

  Fife, United Kingdom
Female, 46

Greetings Folks!!! I'm looking to make some new friends. I struggle to find many friends around where I am it would be great to meet some new people that might share some similar interests, ideas and thoughts that can form deep and meaningful friend...

Languages: English

KaraKapybara

  Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Female, 23

Hi, I’m Kara! Im new to pen palling but looking forward to it! My main hobby is travelling, I love experiencing new cultures. If I’m not travelling I’m planning my next travels, or I’m playing my Nintendo switch, watching tv shows, bouldering...

Languages: English

Bookish24

  Newcastle, United Kingdom
Male, 36

I am a native English speaker who loves reading, drawing/painting, writing and cooking. I have an interest in history and cinema, and would be happy to discuss these interests with anyone. I can also try to help with English!Even after sending a vi...

Languages: English, French, German

Timmeh

  Norwich, United Kingdom
Male, 36

I'm an easy going guy who is curious about other countries and their culture, because of my love for anime and manga this started with Japan but from learning more about this it's made me interested to learn more and to make friends in other countrie...

Languages: English