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

pom.649

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 22

Hi! I’m a theologian in the progress of becoming a lawyer from the UK and I’m looking to meet cool people through pen-palling. I enjoy talking about religion, politics and law, and if we get into a debate, that’s probably even better because I ...

Languages: English

Bigbadwolf

  Colchester, United Kingdom
Male, 60

Fun, friendly, cheeky, travel enthusiast always looking for my next adventure all over the world

Languages: English

Lohad

  United Kingdom
Male, 34

I enjoy going for hikes, walking my dog, photography and watching movies. I am kind and easy going, will talk to anyone

Languages: English

Britishbulldog666

  Milford haven, United Kingdom
Male, 54

I am quite quiet till I get too know someone, maybe a little shy, depends on other person I spose,very loyal and trustworthy and can't put up with liars,that niggles me a bit.Not selfish like to learn off others and use it as ,well I spose more knowl...

Languages: English

scfi_lady

  Lowestoft, United Kingdom
Female, 47

I would describe myself as young at heart with a love of SC_FI and DC and marvel the darker the better. I love going to the theatre my face show is phantom of the opera which I saw live last year. I'm also into reading thrillers and listening to musi...

Languages: English

Jmemeeee

  Manchester, United Kingdom
Male, 51

Relaxed happy chatty guy.like to travel when I can and learn new cultures. Play drums, archery like nature.

Languages: English, French, Mandarin

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  Worrall, United Kingdom
Male, 49

I can be cautious and introvert but I'm curious minded and enjoy going on walks in the beautiful countryside near my home. I'm just as happy staying in and listening to music, watching TV and movies, reading and writing as I am going outside for grea...

Languages: English, Japanese, Latvian, German

Reign13

  Derby, United Kingdom
Female, 27

Hi! I am an avid reader and have been journaling for onwards of about 3 years! I love travelling and I collect postcards from all of my travels! I am a little bit of a hobby collector. I have tried lots of hobbies from knitting to colouring to city e...

Languages: English

Mr English

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 50

Interested in people of all cultures. I enjoy getting to know different personalities. Sometimes I’m able to do this by visiting a pub. I enjoy the outdoors too, simply looking at the surroundings. If at home, I will relax by playing music, watchin...

Languages: English, French

RoseJaune

  Manchester, United Kingdom
Female, 25

Hello/bonjour! I'm a PhD student, though not for much longer - I just sent off my thesis! :) I'm interested in music, languages and history, which all form part of my research. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, exercising, playing board games, watchi...

Languages: English, French