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

Oxford lad Sponsor Badge

  Oxford, United Kingdom
Male, 58

I’m very outgoing like to keep fit love cooking especially for guests enjoy good company also love all animals

Languages: English

Born in Belfast Sponsor Badge

  Banbridge, United Kingdom
Female, 58

I like to travel. My favourite place to visit is Poland. I work long hours. Usually twelve hour days with dementia patients. In my spare time I love to spend time with family. I have a rather large family so it’s usually chaotic. I like to listen t...

Languages: English

TCroScot

  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Male, 37

I would describe my personality as friendly, reliable, upbeat, adventurous and a bit of a risk taker. I enjoy playing sports and I am rather competitive. I play rugby, football and am a regular gym goer. I love going to the cinema to watch movies and...

Languages: English, Spanish

Jane2098

  Somerset, United Kingdom
Female, 37

Interested in nature, travelling, painting. Live in southwest England in the countryside.Currently enjoy travelling. Like hiking, nature, botanical gardens.Spend all my time in the garden growing things.

Languages: English

Inveterate Scribbler

  Seaview, United Kingdom
Male, 69

Initially shy, yet very friendly, of scientific background yet artistic by nature. Nature lover. Love to run. I read a lot - perhaps too much! - and have a favoured few novelists but mainly non-fiction. I don’t watch a lot of TV but do like the cin...

Languages: English, Norwegian, French, Italian

Cultural Keepsake: Volcanoes!

Whimsical Explorer Sponsor Badge

  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

SteveJ66 Sponsor Badge

  Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Male, 59

I have a diverse level of interest, but am open to learning new areas within and beyond my current likes.I love travel, history and the arts, properly above all things. I am an intelligent, kind and caring type of person, who is open minded, but also...

Languages: English

ldl07

  Burton-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Female, 18

I enjoy spending time in nature and camping with friends. I’m trying to learnt the guitar currently

Languages: English

Boydoilikebees

  Bristol, United Kingdom
Female, 21

Hello, I’m Eva and I’d like to find a penpal from somewhere out there in this big, wide world. My friends would say i’m funny, witty and open to have a chat about almost anything. I’m currently a care assistant and am applying for physiothera...

Languages: English, Italian

Bish1986

  DONCASTER, United Kingdom
Male, 39

I'm a pharmacist working at a hospital in Yorkshire England,i play snooker and football,im planning loads of holidays to do some sightseeing

Languages: English