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

ShyMale Sponsor Badge

  West Sussex, United Kingdom
Male, 74

I like chocolate ice cream, the month of May, walking, an exciting movie, and people with a sense of humour. I have a PhD in procrastination, and a Masters in Bone Idleness.I don't like beetroot. I don't like carrots much, either. And I don't like it...

Languages: English

Spacecake26

  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

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

A7R24

  Durham, United Kingdom
Male, 22

A kind friendly guy wanting to talk and make friends to travel and share hobbies with, also interested in learning languages and a lover of the natural world, also interested in politics.

Languages: English

LeeSouthern2000

  Sheffield, United Kingdom
Male, 35

Hey, I'm easy going and laid back. I'm fun to chat to and a good listener. I'm looking forward to meeting nice, genuine, people to be come good friends with and exchange emails with

Languages: English

Lanaxo Sponsor Badge

  Ipswich, United Kingdom
Female, 22

I’d describe myself as friendly, calm, funny, creative, and curious. I love chatting about different things and learning interesting stories about people and their lives. In my free time, I enjoy small walks, browsing around independent shops, visi...

Languages: English, French

Heather W

  Wick, United Kingdom
Female, 50

Due to some issues, I tend to be a stay-at-home, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying what I can in life. I'm a creative person and enjoy mail art, zines and creative art journaling. Reading, cult shows and movies, world music, foods and cultures. ...

Languages: English

TranscendingBorders

  United Kingdom
Male, 29

I’m a lifelong writer – and, beyond my homeland, I wish to expand my horizons: both in the sense of travelling and writing... Through my photos – you may enjoy my writing alongside visions of green, rural Britain; academic books – most likely...

Languages: English

Hemingway Sponsor Badge

  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Male, 56

"Own only what you can always carry with you: know languages, know countries, know people. Let your memory be your travel bag" Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.Born in London, having since traveled & lived in numerous countries, I now live in the beautiful Cit...

Languages: English, German, Spanish, Croatian

Whimsical Explorer Sponsor Badge

  Worrall, United Kingdom
Male, 49

I can be cautious and introvert but I'm curious minded and enjoy going on walks in the beautiful countryside near my home. I'm just as happy staying in and listening to music, watching TV and movies, reading and writing as I am going outside for grea...

Languages: English, Japanese, Latvian, German