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

Arellyn

  Hayling Island, United Kingdom
Female, 25

I’m a very spontaneous person and always on the go, whether that’s last-minute flights or volunteering with the RNLI. I live an active life and enjoy staying busy, but I’ve always had a strong love for writing. I like learning about people, hea...

Languages: English, French

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  Southeast, United Kingdom
Female, 57

I am a cheerful person, who likes to always look for the light in everything. I enjoy talking about most things, though I admit that sometimes I have to call time on politics and current affairs- not because I do not find it important, but because I ...

Languages: English, German, Spanish

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  Andover, United Kingdom
Female, 39

Sausage dogs, drinking, tattoo’s, outdoors, nature, tea, cooking and travelling. Trying to learn a language but have the attention span of a goldfish. Don’t take life too seriously.

Languages: English

Scotia 65

  Scotland, United Kingdom
Female, 60

Fun loving, great sense of humour, honest and reliable. Love socialising although I do like to spend time alone now and then. Enjoy long walks along the beach.

Languages: English

Nightbirddodd

  Bristol, United Kingdom
Male, 28

Laid back and always want to laugh! Happy to chat about books, films, TV shows or life in general.

Languages: English

Maxwells

  Colchester, United Kingdom
Male, 53

I like to think I am a positive person with a good out look on life.I enjoy Motorsport and car shows but equally enjoy nature , walking in nature and the peace is amazing.Museums and history are a big passion of mine.I keep enjoying keeping in good s...

Languages: English

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  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Male, 46

Hi everyone! I’m a fun easygoing and kind person. I live in Glasgow, Scotland. I’m kinda geeky and have always liked video games and comics, table top games and even cosplay from time to time. I have a real interest in Japanese culture and have e...

Languages: English

Sammbo93

  Wakefield, United Kingdom
Male, 32

Hi, I’m from the UK and I’m here to make genuine friends from other countries, especially the USA. I’m pretty easygoing and enjoy good conversations, whether they’re deep or just casual chats about everyday life.

Languages: English

N202

  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Male, 36

I am a quiet, calm, shy person. I enjoy being out in the countryside or travelling in general. I spend most of my free time reading a book or going to the city.

Languages: English

Jakanori

  Telford, United Kingdom
Male, 29

I work full-time as an IT Manager for a national charity, but my real passions are animals and the outdoors. I love spending time outside exploring new routes, visiting the coast, or heading out on an adventure with my border collie, Milo, who’s fu...

Languages: English, German, Welsh