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

Mr Optimistic Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 31

I spend a lot of my time reading. When I’m not working or reading I enjoy going for a run to clear my head.

Languages: English

Little Blue Smurf Sponsor Badge

  Torrington, United Kingdom
Female, 31

I'm an easy going person with a good sense of humour.I love all things crafting and always have a project on the go such as cross stitch or sewing. I also enjoy reading and being outside and going for walks with my dog. I am a proper stationary geek,...

Languages: English

Big Rab

  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Male, 59

Hi there, I am from Scotland. Part, sigh, of the UK. Looking for Friends. Like to improve my German language skills. I am an engineer and work in Industry in Scotland. I am interested in Sailing, camping, hill walking and the outdoors.

Languages: English, German

VIOLETRUBY

  SALTCOATS AYRSHIRE, United Kingdom
Female, 45

female snail mailers wanted for long regular chatty letters, I,m a quirky gal who enjoys going round vintage and thrift stores looking for unusual things. I like to take re-energizing walks on the beach watching the waves and talking to passing dogs....

Languages: English

Moonbeam72

  Rochester, United Kingdom
Female, 53

Am interested in a window on the world your day to day and to swap cultures and maybe help learn teach language learn about life Am an 80s music girl at heart, love Star Wars, dinosaurs, k dramas and Country music.. my grammar on here a mess as a r...

Languages: English, French

MarcUK

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 66

Hi, I've been on here before and have a few good friends, but now I'm retired I feel I have room for more. I'm looking for companionship and company. I consider myself an enthusiastic letter writer and am very reliable, I don't give up correspondence...

Languages: English

zuuuu

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 29

I’m a bubbly, curious person who loves the simple joys of life and learning new things. I enjoy reading, collecting fun facts, and quietly researching whatever sparks my interest. I love exploring new places, hiking, and rollerblading, as well as s...

Languages: Romanian, English, 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

SwanJ

  Ashford, Spelthorne, United Kingdom
Female, 34

Bubbly introvert/extriveet mix living in Surrey and working in Central London. Enjoy cooking, spending time with family and my husband.

Languages: English

Angela Leadbetter

  Kent, United Kingdom
Female, 49

I'm very cheerful and happy person,I like to cook cakes reading and listening to music I'm like to the same things and word puzzles eng

Languages: English