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

benlovescheese Sponsor Badge

  Salisbury, United Kingdom
Male, 21

I am an outgoing person who loves learning about languages and culture, i often spend my time listening to music, spending time in the community performing voluntary work, going on long walks and exploring new places. I am opening my eyes to opportun...

Languages: English, Spanish, German, French

Chaza88 Sponsor Badge

  United Kingdom
Female, 67

I am a female I enjoy cooking, sports, music, and Boxing. I am looking for a penfriend who is honest and decent and does not smoke

Languages: English

DBA8 Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 57

I enjoy laughter and see this as one of the most powerful remedies to everything that challenges us emotionally and physically! I enjoy anything creative from drawing to cooking and enjoy swimming. I have family in London,Devon and overseas. I have a...

Languages: English

DarkheartUwU

  birmingham, United Kingdom
Female, 29

hai i'm a gamer i enjoy roleplaying games, mmos, idle games. looking for friends maybe more very much into rap and american rappers

Languages: English

MithrandirUK Sponsor Badge

  Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Male, 37

Hi! Great to meet you! I'm a busy person with my job but I find myself with periods of time where I have my phone in my hand and the desire to talk to people. I love connecting with people from all different backgrounds and especially people from dif...

Languages: English

T14A Sponsor Badge

  Belfast, United Kingdom
Male, 66

I believe I’m a kind, friendly and outgoing person. I’m well educated (BA Hon’s) but I prefer to work as a Carpenter. I enjoy being active – walking, running, swimming & cycling, but I also like reading, crafts, history and genealogy. I work ...

Languages: English

Saffie44

  Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Female, 44

I’m a fun bubbly person who is looking to make some friends around the world . I love to get know other cultures .

Languages: English, Turkish

FoggyBrainGirl Sponsor Badge

  United Kingdom
Female, 29

LGBT Alternative/Emo girl who likes spooky movies, doodling, cats, piercings, tattoos, dolls, trinkets, spiders/tarantulas, taxidermy and tons of various hobbies!

Languages: English

FriendbySnailMail

  Lincoln, United Kingdom
Female, 46

Married, INTJ, quirky, introvert face to face, nerd, geek, patient, curious, quiet life lover, anxiety, over thinker.. Love: Gardening, wildlife & garden bird watching, growing plants & veg, cooking, history, country music, sci-fi, fantasy, stickers,...

Languages: English

Dear Rowie

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 29

I used to be an English teacher and now work as a surveyor, which still feels like an odd sentence to write. I’m newly corporate and quietly trying to work out what that means.I go to yoga once a week, sing in a West End musical choir, and play ten...

Languages: English