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

Jack Daniel

  Reading, United Kingdom
Male, 75

I am a Jack of all trades, retired , living on my own. Walking, while watching nature. Sing when I feel bored, watch movies in the evenings. Read or browse when I am free, Prepare my food. Contribute to few charity Organizations.

Languages: English

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  Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Male, 34

Love watching all sorts of shows and movies but mainly comedy! I am also getting started in kpop there's so much to choose from! I am into world events, how people think and understanding what's going on around us and use it to predict the future! I ...

Languages: English

EnglishSound

  Nottingham, United Kingdom
Male, 27

I am a contemporary artist. I am interested in art history and current artistic practice. I enjoy drawing, painting and sculpture. I mess around with synths and build sound making devices out of old electronics. I am noisy. I love experimental music....

Languages: English

Heather W

  Wick, United Kingdom
Female, 50

Due to some issues, I tend to be a stay-at-home, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying what I can in life. I'm a creative person and enjoy mail art, zines and creative art journaling. Reading, cult shows and movies, world music, foods and cultures. ...

Languages: English

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  Liverpool, United Kingdom
Male, 25

I am a relaxed and layedback person. I love all kinds of sports such as football/soccer, weight lifting, and a few others. I love walking and hiking and really want to start solo or wild camping. I also love chilling out watching good movies or TV sh...

Languages: English, Spanish

LittleLK

  Cowbridge, United Kingdom
Female, 37

I’m from Northern Ireland but live in Wales . Currently an indentured servant to two lazy greyhounds. I spent my free time reading (currently in a gothic lit phase!) and I love a horror film! I enjoy weightlifting badly, functional fitness classes...

Languages: English

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  Aylesbury, United Kingdom
Male, 28

Hello there! I'm Lou and I'm from the UK! If there’s two things to know about me, it’s that if I’m not on a plane heading off to visit a new country, I’m probably sat writing away at whatever story is fresh on my mind. Creativity, compassion ...

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

JamesCambs

  Peterborough, United Kingdom
Male, 65

I'm friendly and have a very good sense of humour. I get on well with most people. My career was in banking, and I have had a lot of experience working in customer services. I dislike it when people are written off due to their age. Age is just a num...

Languages: English, French

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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