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

sophi13

  Stafford, United Kingdom
Female, 19

Hi- I'm Sophie! I'm currently on a gap year and looking for a pen pal to regularly exchange handwritten letters with! I love learning about different parts of the world and find so much joy in writing and receiving letters. A little about me: I'm an ...

Languages: English

Kye Keenan

  Newcastle, United Kingdom
Female, 19

I replay enjoy travelling with my boyfriend We’ve been to: Spain Poland ParisTurkey This year we are going to JAPAN in so excited I’ve been trying to learn the language My hobbies are theme parks and the cinema

Languages: English, Japanese

Purplemess

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 20

Hi, Purplemess here. Just as my profile name, I’m a bit of a mess, but in the most fun way! I love getting lost in a good book, trying out new foods, dancing around to my favorite music, and laughing way too much at silly things. I like to think I�...

Languages: English, Hindi, Gujrati

White Star Line

  Tillicoultry, United Kingdom
Male, 43

I am a quietish man who is very patient and friendly, who like being able to help others when I enjoys life as I take it. I have a great interest in history and exploring the different subjects, especially JFK and Titanic. I enjoy reading, travelling...

Languages: English

music8man

  GREAT YARMOUTH, United Kingdom
Male, 54

hi i spend alot of time on ivlog playing music videos and chatting to people on there and watching tv and playing video games

Languages: English

Wanderer09

  United Kingdom
Male, 50

I'm laid back in character. Try to find the humour in most things, I laugh easily. A bit of a philosophical streak. I try to be a good person and lead a good life .... that is an on-going project. I would say I'm a confident introvert.A bit of an adv...

Languages: English, Spanish, Turkish

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  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Male, 46

Hi everyone! I’m Paul. 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 cultur...

Languages: English

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  Dungannon, United Kingdom
Male, 64

I come from Northern Ireland. I am divorced. I am looking for friends from UK, America and Europe mostly. I like music and films. I also like going to concerts and quizzes.

Languages: English

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  Llangollen, United Kingdom
Male, 62

Like to think am easygoing, friendly and humourous personality. Am an English teacher, hoping to retire sooner rather than later and getting used to my new life as a widower. Love reading and writing and anything to do with language and linguistics. ...

Languages: English, French

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  Llanidloes, United Kingdom
Male, 68

I am open minded & open hearted but have developed a love of solitude & the peacefulness that it gives me. I have a small dog who is my companion on my walks in the beautiful countryside where I live. I am highly creative, spending several hours a da...

Languages: English