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

Mimi.x Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 24

Hiiiii, i like to read , scrapbooking, journal, watch movies , kdramas too, hiking , travel. Im looking for a pen pal to share same interest . I like to get inspired with other people lifes .It could be exchanging parcels , exchanging stickers , post...

Languages: Arabic, English, German, Turkish

Harry 1970

  Brighton, United Kingdom
Male, 55

I love reading, music, travelling, history, science, art, country walks, lots of things. I also love radio and TV and seeing friends when I can. I like the slower pace of life so prefer chats and coffee to social media. I like seeing the positive sid...

Languages: English, French

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

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

Crazydiamond Sponsor Badge

  Tighnabruaich, United Kingdom
Male, 63

I describe myself as affable, easy going, I don't react to things immediately but prefer to think and consider, very patient person, generally put others before myself, I do like humour but not rude or crude a joke should not offend or undermine. I l...

Languages: English

Lou0904

  Manchester, United Kingdom
Female, 21

I am a student focusing on history and politics. I love history, reading and nature. I love to spend time with my friends and family, exploring new places or just having a chill film night at home. I love to have a laugh but also enjoy serious conver...

Languages: English

Eimmas Sponsor Badge

  Market Drayton, United Kingdom
Female, 32

Hey! I work as nurse and I get super busy at times to the point where when i have a day off I don't really socialise. I've always been interested in a pen pal though. I love reading i love fantasy/romance/some classics, I could spend all day reading ...

Languages: English

Frodovskii

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 18

I like to play sports and I love buying vinyls and different music related things I really like reading, and I love nature a lot. I really enjoy to take walks in nature as it is very relaxing

Languages: English, French

Hemingway Sponsor Badge

  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Male, 56

"Own only what you can always carry with you: know languages, know countries, know people. Let your memory be your travel bag" Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.Born in London, having since traveled & lived in numerous countries, I now live in the beautiful Cit...

Languages: English, German, Spanish, Croatian

Mack by Mack

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 51

Quotes to top & tail “the unexamined life is not worth living.” I consider myself a curious and friendly person who enjoys conversations. If I can't find one to my tastes, I always have books as a plan B. It would be great to connect with peopl...

Languages: English, Irish (Gaelic), Italian, French