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

Penpineappleapplepen

  staffordshire, United Kingdom
Female, 30

I am very random and think I am funny with my so called dad jokes that turn out not to be funny, only I think they are. I am very friendly and enthusiastic. I very much like to when in the mood, draw/colouring in, making jewellery, playing games and ...

Languages: English

Manxnavigator

  Douglas, United Kingdom
Male, 63

Hi I am Phil a retired teacher/engineer who lives on the Isle of Man. After returning from almost nine years in the UAE I am now settled here. I love writing and would love to correspond with a mature caring person. I am mad about all forms of trans...

Languages: English, French

Saba04

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 21

Greetings from the UK,In a world of social media and instant notification, I yearn for a time when communication was an art form. I am drawn to having deep conversations and exchanging stories with people all around the world. My preference is old fa...

Languages: English, Persian

Mimibear03

  United Kingdom
Female, 33

I love Disney, reading, Halloween, sunflowers. I believe that you should dip your feet in the ocean any chance you get! I sing all the time (although im not great at it) I always appreciate a pretty sky and a full moon.

Languages: English, German, Spanish

Timmeh

  Norwich, United Kingdom
Male, 36

I'm an easy going guy who is curious about other countries and their culture, because of my love for anime and manga this started with Japan but from learning more about this it's made me interested to learn more and to make friends in other countrie...

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

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  Manchester, United Kingdom
Male, 37

I'm easy to get along with. Easy to talk to. I enjoy meeting new people. I enjoy music and film. I have social anxiety so this is good for me. Let's have a chat and be friends. I have an eclectic taste in music. I spend a lot of time on my own so thi...

Languages: English, French, Spanish

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  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

Stivchik B

  Hillingdon, United Kingdom
Male, 59

Hello, I am Steve from England. I live to the northwest of London, on the edge of suburbia. I'd describe myself as naturally introspective - and I definitely prefer the surroundings of natural environments to artificial settings. I've enjoyed to writ...

Languages: English, Russian

Starry Eyed Frog

  SWINDON, United Kingdom
Female, 30

Work keeps me rather busy but I love to get lost in a good book when the world seems crazy. I enjoy period dramas, action movies and have a guilty pleasure in children’s films. I love to cook and bake when I have the chance and wish to learn how to...

Languages: English, French