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

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  Lancing, United Kingdom
Male, 60

Easy going loyal honest fun loving like all sports going down the beach generally enjoying life

Languages: English

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  Covent Garden, United Kingdom
Male, 62

I am interested in acquiring knowledge about foreign cultures , to visit various countries, but most important to make genuine friends in all walks of life.I am interested in Classical music, ballet, musicals, and nature programmes. I love the Far Ea...

Languages: English

Jason1970

  Doncaster, United Kingdom
Male, 55

Hi,I live in a little place called Yorkshire and look forward to hearing from people from all over the world.Please note I will never send money no matter how ill or in danger you are so for the scammers out there don't bother trying.

Languages: English

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  Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Male, 34

Love watching all sorts of shows and movies but mainly comedy! I am also getting started in kpop there's so much to choose from! I am into world events, how people think and understanding what's going on around us and use it to predict the future! I ...

Languages: English

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  Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Female, 23

Hi, I’m Kara! Im new to pen palling but looking forward to it! My main hobby is travelling, I love experiencing new cultures. If I’m not travelling I’m planning my next travels, or I’m playing my Nintendo switch, watching tv shows, bouldering...

Languages: English

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  Leighton buzzard, United Kingdom
Male, 22

I am from England but currently living in Australia and back home I enjoy being in the countryside and being around English tradition. I also love going into the city as it’s not far from me but I mostly enjoy a peaceful life being with family and ...

Languages: English, Russian, French

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  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

Jophiel_Star

  Accrington, United Kingdom
Female, 62

I'm a kind peaceful soul.. I'm a retired nurse. I worked in Sheffield and Manchester. I also worked in Saudi Arabia for two years. I can speak Arabic.. I'm trying to learn more. I have travelled in Europe in my twenties, then I have also spent quite ...

Languages: English, Arabic

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  Sheffield, United Kingdom
Female, 58

I am an introvert who can express themselves much better in letter form. I enjoy musical theatre, reading ( fictional family sagas, family history mysteries, murder mysteries and psychological thrillers), watching soccer & motorcycle speedway, tracin...

Languages: English

Cameron Fender

  Jedburgh, United Kingdom
Male, 28

Hi there, I am very shy but looking to reach out and make friends from different places. Looking to build self confidence and gain friends I can have for a long time. Id like to keep in touch frequently with people who I share interests with.

Languages: English