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

AutumnLay1a

  Reading, United Kingdom
Female, 20

Hi! I’m a big fan of the dark academic style including clothing, buildings and books/poetry – I try to live by carpe diem. My favourite books are Dorian Grey, Babel and Dracula, and I love to collect different copies of them. I also enjoy fantasy...

Languages: English, Dutch

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

CarlGUK

  Durham, United Kingdom
Male, 41

I’m Carl, I was born and raised here in UK. I’d like to think I’m pretty laid back. I have been told that I’m thoughtful and kind, I suppose spending my free time with the elderly in care homes when I was in school has something to do with it...

Languages: English

Bob W Sponsor Badge

  Whitley Bay, United Kingdom
Male, 64

Well I was more outgoing and enjoyed travelling, but since covid did a proper number on my lungs this has been placed on a back burner until I can retrain my lungs and legs back into working properly again. In the meantime I am doing more sedentary s...

Languages: English, German

Ahmed M

  West London, United Kingdom
Male, 42

I like to talk some shit and watch movies, comedy and drink.I'm some wat introverted but also like seeing the funny side to things.

Languages: English

Ozymandias2525

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 34

I like things. Sone things more than other things. And I also like stuff. Stuff and things.

Languages: English

Terminator

  Coventry, United Kingdom
Male, 21

I’m currently at uni and I love conversations that make me think. I’m meticulous by nature, but I’m also someone who can laugh easily and enjoy the small, simple pleasures in life.

Languages: English, French, Hindi

cupofjoe

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Male, 24

Hi there, it's nice to meet you! I'm a journalist and uni student living in lovely Edinburgh, Scotland, looking to make new friends online. I'm pretty interested in a lot of things, so hopefully we'll have something to connect over -- try me! For som...

Languages: English, German, French, Ukrainian

Apple1

  United Kingdom
Female, 53

I’m quiet,but love conversation. That’s why I’m here, just to have some interesting chats with interesting people! Maybe short chat or longer discussions. So send me message and let’s see how we get on.

Languages: English

WonderWoman91

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 34

A deep thinking science teacher who loves embracing creativity. Analytical, curious, whimsical with an old soul who longs for the simplicity and elegance of the Old World where letters were once hand written but also appreciates playstation (Big Meta...

Languages: English, Arabic, Spanish