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

  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

RoseJaune

  Manchester, United Kingdom
Female, 25

Hello/bonjour! I'm a PhD student, though not for much longer - I just sent off my thesis! :) I'm interested in music, languages and history, which all form part of my research. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, exercising, playing board games, watchi...

Languages: English, French

Ink and tea

  East Midlands, United Kingdom
Male, 48

I like discovering people through conversation, sharing thoughts. I believe the most interesting things are discovered over time, not explained all at once.

Languages: Italian, English, French

Itzziahh

  Reading, United Kingdom
Female, 19

I am very active person who loves to play all times of sport, however i do love to sit inside and read and build up my list of hobbies in my life. I love to be disgustingly educated in everything i do. i have taken it upon myself to do as many hobbie...

Languages: English, Swahili, French, Italian

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  Diss, United Kingdom
Male, 21

Absent-minded might not be totally inaccurate. I have a tendency to get lost in the small details of the world. People often say, "are you even listening?". To this I simply nod my head, but really what I want to say is, "Hedgehogs are great, aren't ...

Languages: English

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  London, United Kingdom
Male, 56

I enjoy getting to know new people and sharing stories. I also like to laugh as well as swap thoughts and ideas.My hobbies include watching movies, gardening, trying new foods and scrolling YouTube mainly when I'm bored.

Languages: English

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  Dover, United Kingdom
Female, 47

When I'm not busy playing board games -anything from 'Aliens' to 'Mansions of Madness', I'm usually in the great outdoors walking or running. When I'm not busy working, I'm practicing my drawing, painting and writing skills. I'm more of a dog than a ...

Languages: German, English

Rehtam

  Somerset, United Kingdom
Male, 67

I was a computer Trainer & Manager for some years. I am quite a spiritual person, and like to investigate different beliefs. I enjoy walking in nature, and have studied birds since I was a youngster. I used to do part-time chaplaincy work, to help fo...

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

Tazmaniandevil

  Clacton, United Kingdom
Male, 60

Single male wants to enjoy life as its over to quickly. Biggest passion is solo travel round the world. Recently been to Seoul and tokyo. When not at work time is spent searching for my next t adventure.

Languages: English