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

Aidey

  Liverpool, United Kingdom
Male, 43

I live in Liverpool. Uk. I love cycling. Travel. And sports. Working full time I have good friends and family I am easy going with good personality. Hope to find new friends and to learn new languagec

Languages: English, German

Missy58

  Cleethorpes, United Kingdom
Female, 58

I'm introverted person.live alone having a daughter at uni. I enjoy languages, reading classic literature, growing veg, walks in countryside, wildlife and cosy cottage living. I live by the coast and I'm also studying marine science as an amateur ent...

Languages: English, Italian, Russian

Bartleby73

  Harrogate, United Kingdom
Male, 52

Hello, everyone! I’m David, an easygoing soul from Ye Olde England. (Part of that little green island next to France). I eat books on a regular basis, usually those relating to philosophy, history, poetry, and theology. (You know, all the light, fr...

Languages: English

pom.649

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 22

Hi! I’m a theologian in the progress of becoming a lawyer from the UK and I’m looking to meet cool people through pen-palling. I enjoy talking about religion, politics and law, and if we get into a debate, that’s probably even better because I ...

Languages: English

Gentleness

  Axminster, United Kingdom
Female, 61

I would describe myself as a kind, compassionate, thoughtful, intelligent lady with old fashioned values. I am a creative person working in the arts. I love animals especially dogs and donkeys. I have a dog who tells me who is boss. I am interested i...

Languages: English

Bookish24

  Newcastle, United Kingdom
Male, 36

I am a native English speaker who loves reading, drawing/painting, writing and cooking. I have an interest in history and cinema, and would be happy to discuss these interests with anyone. I can also try to help with English!

Languages: English, French, German

Mintopia

  Carmarthen, United Kingdom
Female, 71

I like nature and walking ,trying crafts even if I’m not very good . Prefer a quiet life not a city person definitely prefer coast and countryside . I’m generally happy , just an ordinary person in this mad world .hoping to make a friend or two t...

Languages: English

Biggles83

  Maidstone, United Kingdom
Male, 42

I am very old-fashioned in many respects, but at the same time forward-looking and open-minded. I have an irreverent, absurdist sense of humour and enjoy socialising with like-minded people. I am a massive bookworm and have over 1,000 books in my l...

Languages: English, German

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  Truro, United Kingdom
Male, 40

Hi, my native language is English, i live in England, UK. I can help anyone with English learning or improvement. Apart from language learning, just making friends is something i would like, as i enjoy to chat on any topic. i take an interest i...

Languages: English, French, Ukrainian

Jo_uk

  Rossendale, United Kingdom
Female, 37

I’m so absorbed in work and being a mum that I’m not sure what my interests are. I love to be busy and I am quite creative with craft or photography.

Languages: English