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

Khane

  United Kingdom
Male, 25

Pen palling is my new interest. I am here for interesting conversations and meeting different people, real different.

Languages: English

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

Geoge

  Cambridge, United Kingdom
Male, 65

Easy going laid back country fell chat about anything enjoy nature walking going to the beach

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

Stardust2022

  Kent, United Kingdom
Female, 66

New here, so just learning how to Navigate the site. Warm, friendly enjoys laughing and laughter. Intelligent, caring, great sense of humour. Love life, enjoy meeting people and learning about them. Love people that make me smile and even more so lau...

Languages: English

CS15

  Monk Fryston, United Kingdom
Male, 44

I am looking to connect with people all over the world, I live in the north of the UK, try to travel a lot, often to the Netherlands to explore. In my spare time I go walking with my dog, watch films, play games, read and love to eat out.

Languages: English, Dutch

Philosopher_In_Scotland Sponsor Badge

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Male, 39

I’m a crazy cat Dad from Edinburgh in Scotland.I have just recently completed a First Class Honours degreeIn German and English, which I achieved while holding down full time work . I love reading about history, philosophy and languages, I support ...

Languages: English, German

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  LANARK, United Kingdom
Female, 38

Hi am talkative, fun and bit sarcastic. I still feel I live in 80s-00s when comes to movies and music because its the best! I love singing and acting take part in a local pantomime (musical). Love musicals my favorite is SiX, Les Misérables and wick...

Languages: English

Rick J

  Belfast, United Kingdom
Male, 82

I am easy going, spending time making model sailing ships, doing jigsaws and, when we get a good day, going for a drive in the beautiful countryside. My eldest grandson also lives in Belfast so I spend time with him.

Languages: English

Cultural Keepsake: Family catchup

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  East Kilbride, United Kingdom
Female, 65

Hi, I'm Meg, Mum of 4 who's ages range from 39 to 22 - so I'm either keen or insane, ha!ha. I have enjoyed corresponding for over 30 years, love writing to people and have made some good friends over the years. I love to visit the sea or loch or rive...

Languages: English