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

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

Paul1965

  St helens, United Kingdom
Male, 60

The best way to find out is come and talk,I'm an open book and which may seem strange on here an honest open book

Languages: English

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  Ipswich, United Kingdom
Male, 41

I'm Justin, an INFJ born in Wales, spent most of my life in England but lived in Dublin for a decade before coming back to England. I work in education.. I'd describe myself as sensitive, empathetic and open to new perspectives with strong morals and...

Languages: English, French, Irish (Gaelic)

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  Ashford, United Kingdom
Female, 20

I love to indulge in many things - analog photography, taekwondo, and cooking! In recent months, I've been making the effort to read more again (my friends say I read like an English teacher....) Travelling is at the top of my list, even around the c...

Languages: English, Mandarin

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

Jason1970

  Doncaster, United Kingdom
Male, 55

Hi,I live in a little place called Yorkshire and look forward to hearing from people from all over the world.Please note I will never send money no matter how ill or in danger you are so for the scammers out there don't bother trying.

Languages: English

L8926

  Rugby, United Kingdom
Male, 36

Hello, i'm a very laid back and chilled out kind of person. I work in a comic book shop so most of my reading is comics and graphic novels (some manga). Love playing jrpgs. I do have a qualification in japanese but its hard to keep it in my memory wh...

Languages: English, Japanese

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  United Kingdom
Female, 22

Hi There!I go by Lola, and I love travelling, listening to music and trying out new experiences! I am fascinated by different languages and cultures, and want to learn as much as I can! I like spending my days at the beach, or cooking for friends and...

Languages: English, Turkish

MarcUK

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 66

Hi, I've been on here before and have a few good friends, but now I'm retired I feel I have room for more. I'm looking for companionship and company. I consider myself an enthusiastic letter writer and am very reliable, I don't give up correspondence...

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