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

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

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  Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Female, 63

 Hi,I’m easygoing and honest, enjoy going to the theatre and generally trying to keep as fit as I can by walking and cycling. Being an avid reader, I always have a book on the go and like to read suspense and crime novels.I am a great animal lo...

Languages: English

Bookish24

  Newcastle, United Kingdom
Male, 36

I am a native English speaker who loves reading, drawing/painting, writing and cooking. I have an interest in history and cinema, and would be happy to discuss these interests with anyone. I can also try to help with English!Even after sending a vi...

Languages: English, French, German

lomoghost

  Ipswich, United Kingdom
Male, 33

Hi everyone, I'm Nick! I'm a laidback and caring kind of guy hoping to meet new friends here from all over the world that I can talk to regularly. I can't emphasise this enough, I really want to build a genuine friendship. I love animals but now only...

Languages: English

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  Ashford, United Kingdom
Female, 20

I love to indulge in many things - analog photography, taekwondo, and cooking! In recent months, I've been making the effort to read more again (my friends say I read like an English teacher....) Travelling is at the top of my list, even around the c...

Languages: English, Mandarin

Jo_uk

  Rossendale, United Kingdom
Female, 37

I’m so absorbed in work and being a mum that I’m not sure what my interests are. I love to be busy and I am quite creative with craft or photography.

Languages: English

Irishjack Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 57

Hi there, Last week my friend walked into a bar, he said 'oh my head', it was an Iron bar, you get it, right. I would say I'm an extrovert person, who is into World issues, music, politics, Sports, reading, writing, travel. Play some football and ten...

Languages: English, Irish (Gaelic), Spanish

SteveJ66 Sponsor Badge

  Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Male, 59

I have a diverse level of interest, but am open to learning new areas within and beyond my current likes.I love travel, history and the arts, properly above all things. I am an intelligent, kind and caring type of person, who is open minded, but also...

Languages: English

Scorpion Sponsor Badge

  Waterfoot Rossendale, United Kingdom
Male, 69

Would be nice to correspond with any people that are interested in writing and sharing their story. I am a good listener and I like to help people if I can. I live alone, with my lovely dog and she takes good care of me! I am an outdoor person and l...

Languages: English

Ahesa Sponsor Badge

  Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Female, 41

I’m a nurturing, curious and open-hearted person who loves living a satvic, nature-connected life. As a mom of three, I cherish simple moments, cosy routines and creating a peaceful home filled with laughter, gratitude and growth. I’m passionate ...

Languages: English, Russian, Lithuanian