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

Andy 27 Sponsor Badge

  Harwood, United Kingdom
Male, 60

I consider myself friendly and chatty. I enjoy house renovation, walking and all sports. I support Manchester City,l work as a supervisor.This helps me with my house renovation.

Languages: English

Katiushka

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Female, 53

I'm working in a gallery and travelling with my sketchbooks, visiting museums and nature sites. I love trees, landscapes and plants/gardening. But also l love music and collecting records, rock, jazz, classical too.

Languages: Polish, English, Russian

Bubble Top 5

  Manchester, United Kingdom
Male, 50

I would like to believe I am quite an interesting person. Pretty chilled too. I find that I am friendly and quite open. I enjoy reading both fiction and non fiction and at times attempt to write stuff ( mostly for personal consumption). In my free ti...

Languages: English

Char123

  Brighton, United Kingdom
Male, 30

Never know what to write here but I'm quite talkative . And love learning about new culture and meeting new people's . Just looking. For people to talk to

Languages: Afrikaans, English

Jakess

  South Coast, United Kingdom
Male, 20

Interested in travelling, different cultures, language, philosophy, history, engineering and astronomy. I enjoy to go to the gym and some light gaming. I go to university and im training to be a Engineer officer in the merchant navy! Open to talk to ...

Languages: English, Spanish

Cultural Keepsake: Science and Engineering

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

grass101

  Bristol, United Kingdom
Unspecified, 20

I am a bubbly, kind and very chatty person when you get to know me !! I have autism and I am passionate about my interests. I love K-pop and my ult group is Straykids but I also stan (and love !!) TXT, Kickflip, NCT (ALL UNITS !!), Twice, Cravity and...

Languages: English

YogijustbackfromNZ

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 42

I've just returned from living in NZ. I'd like to meet some nice people around London to be friends with. I'm measured and don't like to rush anything. I enjoy most company and thoughtful interaction. I'm taking a bit of a mid career break and potter...

Languages: English, Hindi

Heather W

  Wick, United Kingdom
Female, 50

Due to some issues, I tend to be a stay-at-home, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying what I can in life. I'm a creative person and enjoy mail art, zines and creative art journaling. Reading, cult shows and movies, world music, foods and cultures. ...

Languages: English