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

Diamond.T

  Devon, United Kingdom
Female, 20

I’m a quiet and introverted person who enjoys peaceful moments and simple joys. I like spending time listening to music, watching shows, or going for walks when I need to clear my mind. I’m more of a listener than a talker, but I really value mea...

Languages: English, Mandarin

Born in Belfast Sponsor Badge

  Banbridge, United Kingdom
Female, 58

I like to travel. My favourite place to visit is Poland. I work long hours. Usually twelve hour days with dementia patients. In my spare time I love to spend time with family. I have a rather large family so it’s usually chaotic. I like to listen t...

Languages: English

SilverBirch

  United Kingdom
Male, 35

Hello, my name is Danny & I am an aspiring artist, focusing mainly on acrylics. I am a collector; leaves, sticks, stones, anything that catches my eye in nature. I feel I am at a point where I am yearning for meaning and connections.I am a high funct...

Languages: English, French, German

MicrowavedToastie

  Brent, United Kingdom
Female, 19

Hii. I’m a girl from the uk who wants a penpal with letter exchanges every month. I want to give lots of stationary (mainly sticker but some other things like little gifts) and I just wanted to talk about life without any pressure. Anyone is fine r...

Languages: English, Spanish

Robyn0502

  Swindon, United Kingdom
Female, 25

I am an avid reader with far too many books on my to be read shelf. I love writing and exchanging stories with people. I spend a lot of time with my partner exploring new places or going to the beach. I love going on walks and taking photos on my Pol...

Languages: English

Cameron Fender

  Jedburgh, United Kingdom
Male, 27

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

Manoj72 Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 55

Interested in making friends in other countries and know about their cultures. My hobbies and interests are books, music, nature walks, travel and yoga.

Languages: English, German

benking2025

  Essex, United Kingdom
Male, 32

Hi everyone. I am a very friendly placid guy, sometimes a bit shy. I love cycling, walking, football.

Languages: English

NordIerland223

  Ballynahinch, United Kingdom
Male, 58

I am an outdoor person, who enjoys learning. I love languages and speak good Spanish, some French, and some Gaelic. I am learning German at the moment which is tough!! I have also branched into Latin and returned to chess latelyI love travelling thro...

Languages: English, Spanish, French, German

Rutherford

  Birmingham, United Kingdom
Female, 62

I am nurse, enjoy the simple things in life,walking in the country side and being with family and friends.

Languages: English