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

Arabellagisele

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 18

I found this and thought it might be fun. Also i might not be responding a lot cuz i’m in the middle of exams rn

Languages: English, Italian

Mimi.x Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 24

Hiiiii, i like to read , scrapbooking, journal, watch movies , kdramas too, hiking , travel. Im looking for a pen pal to share interest or even learn a new language.

Languages: Arabic, English, German, Turkish

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

Mikey D Magic

  Liverpool, United Kingdom
Male, 60

I'm humorous and good company. I am addicted to football and red wine. I love walking and intelligent conversation- nights out and nights in. I enjoy travel and am in love with the Mediterranean Sea. I like language and experiencing other cultures.

Languages: English

Ab13la Sponsor Badge

  Liverpool, United Kingdom
Male, 25

I am a relaxed and layedback person. I love all kinds of sports such as football/soccer, weight lifting, and a few others. I love walking and hiking and really want to start solo or wild camping. I also love chilling out watching good movies or TV sh...

Languages: English, Spanish

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

Traveller459

  Penzance, United Kingdom
Male, 27

I’m a very friendly and easy-going person! I love meeting new people. I have a passion for Serving my community and putting God first. I love meteorology its a fascination of mine since I was a child.In my free time I love to read books mainly non ...

Languages: English, French

Little Miss Lisa

  Birmingham, United Kingdom
Female, 54

Hello I am a friend from Birmingham, England, looking for like minded friendship to exchange language skills and news worldwide. My interests include dance, theatre, languages, vegetarianism and charity work. Please message me initially and we can b...

Languages: English, French, Italian, German

Bubble Top 5

  Manchester, United Kingdom
Male, 50

I would like to believe I am quite an interesting person. Pretty chilled too. I find that I am friendly and quite open. I enjoy reading both fiction and non fiction and at times attempt to write stuff ( mostly for personal consumption). In my free ti...

Languages: English

AndyScot1

  Orkney, United Kingdom
Male, 46

Hello everyone! I am an outgoing and friendly person who loves speaking to and learning about other people and their culture. What seems boring to you will be of great interest to me and I would love to learn more! I am quite shy in big groups and lo...

Languages: English