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

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

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  Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Male, 41

Born and raised in Bonnie Scotland. Enjoy meeting new people, travelling and going on adventures. Love the outdoors and if I am not at home you will find me out in the hills/mountains hiking, going to beaches for a swim or just exploring somewhere ne...

Languages: English

Dog and Craft Lover

  Ludlow, United Kingdom
Female, 69

I am retired, live with my husband and our rescue dogs. I love country walks with the dogs, caravanning, sailing, crafts, including painting, drawing, sewing and crochet, eating out, visiting historic castles and buildings, socializing, reading, thea...

Languages: English, German, French

Scotia 65

  Scotland, United Kingdom
Female, 60

Fun loving, great sense of humour, honest and reliable. Love socialising although I do like to spend time alone now and then. Enjoy long walks along the beach.

Languages: English

KT684958

  Edenbridge, United Kingdom
Male, 68

I am retired from an Environmental Flood defence career. Now I spend some time volunteering for local groups, some cycling andcountry walking. I do some fishing and visiting the local gym. I like to exchange messages with nice people and to make in...

Languages: English

David Brockloch

  Dumfries, United Kingdom
Male, 51

Friendly interests and hobbies love history music period architecture. Learn from traditions and cultures.

Languages: English

Keys25

  Raynes Park, United Kingdom
Female, 57

I have a good sense of humour and try not to take life too seriously when it’s not required. I love my city and all it has to offer, theatre, cinema, restaurants, museums, art galleries, markets etc but equally there is nothing better than a crisp...

Languages: English

Panda2410

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 23

I love anime, books -recently dark romance and motorcycles. When I was younger I had a pen pal from Japan and I alway wished I continued to their pen pal. I tend to work and study most of the time, I have the occasional nights I go out with friends o...

Languages: English, Tamil

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

Brennie69

  Camberwell, United Kingdom
Male, 56

I am a chatty 56yo male from South London looking to share interests in penpal letter form with guys of a similar age and older across the world as I am now an avid writer and my collection of fountain pens, inks and stationery is growing. I like wat...

Languages: English