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

Vic.05

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 20

I have a very bubbly personality! I love talking to new people and making new friends. I am an avid daydreamer and would love to exchange postal letters and little gifts to each other xx

Languages: English, Somali

Marns

  Stockport, United Kingdom
Female, 23

One of my main hobbies is reading, and I love to read a variety of genres including horror, fantasy and romance - I also love writing, so I do a lot of scrapbooking and journaling. My main interest at the moment is baking, as I’ve recently set up a...

Languages: English

AshFD Sponsor Badge

  Stone, United Kingdom
Male, 56

Hello there. I am originally from N.Ireland but now live in England. somewhat shy but witty when you get to know me, work as an EMT. I am good humoured, but with a dash of sarcasm thrown in :) I like sub-aqua, kayaking, walking, boardgames and some P...

Languages: English

Cassieandthebees Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Unspecified, 22

I think I’m quite introverted until I feel comfortable with someone. I adore reading, I make mosaic flower pots to hold my dozens of plants. I love love love the travelling time when I go somewhere. I’m recently getting into watching films. I use...

Languages: French, English, Polish

Kezxi Sponsor Badge

  Manchester, United Kingdom
Female, 32

Hi I love reading, crafts, long walks/hikes. Fluent in sarcasm, memes and useless trivia. If you can handle dark humour and nerdy tangents, we'll get along just fine.I am introverted, but once I am comfortable I will not shut up.I love photography, ...

Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi

Wolfpack Sponsor Badge

  Bungay, United Kingdom
Male, 55

Im an easy going guy with a sense of humour.I I love gaming and listening to music especially Rock. Im a big kid at heart who tries not to take life to seriously unless i really have to.I have a canine best friend called Pip and I suffer from depres...

Languages: English

PH3

  Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom
Male, 67

I love learning about a wide range of things. I have travelled and worked overseas in Uganda and the Philippines as a teacher. I enjoy conversation with people of different cultures and encouraging friendships and shared values. I love nature and cou...

Languages: English

Jonesy

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 20

I'm currently studying creative writing and philosophy in uni and I spend my time either journaling, writing, playing sims, or going down the pub. I'm really into classic and gothic literature, & I collect copies of Oscar Wilde's works (especially Th...

Languages: English, Welsh, German, French

AK247

  Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Female, 20

Hii, I like to read fiction and manga, currently on bleach and I also like to watch anime. I recently got into paddle ball and bullet journaling for the new year which I am really enjoying. I also like to play chess and do yoga. I go to the gym quite...

Languages: English

Boostdoubledecker

  Coventry, United Kingdom
Male, 40

I am a happy care free guy, who is positive most of the time and tries to make people around me laugh. I am a bit zany but always fun. I like sports and video games (especially Nintendo) and sports and watching movies. My interests are mixed but I tr...

Languages: English