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

HighlandHaggis

  Nairn, United Kingdom
Female, 20

Hi! I’m a well-meaning human who starts the day with big plans and ends it wondering where the time went. Personality-wise, I’m curious, sarcastic, and fuelled by humour, music, and caffeine. I like books, shows I get too attached to, random fact...

Languages: English, Spanish

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  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Male, 56

"Own only what you can always carry with you: know languages, know countries, know people. Let your memory be your travel bag" Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.Born in London, having since traveled & lived in numerous countries, I now live in the beautiful Cit...

Languages: English, German, Spanish, Croatian

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  Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
Male, 35

Hi! My name is Adam. I was born and live in the UK. I grew up in America in Virginia! I love America and everything about it. I’m an electrician by trade but I also play guitar and go to the gym as hobbies. I’m very much a clown. I’ll try to ma...

Languages: English, Norwegian

FLANRA

  Barnsley, United Kingdom
Male, 47

Outgoing, friendly, chatty. Willing to discuss anything apart from politics or religion. Love a good laugh:)

Languages: English

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  Kempston, United Kingdom
Female, 48

I like Reading. Listening to music. Watching TV shows. Soaps and quiz shows. Shopping. And Holiday's. I also work at Sainsburys supermarket. I have been there for 27 years. I'm caring. Friendly.

Languages: English

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  Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Male, 37

Hi! Great to meet you! I'm a busy person with my job but I find myself with periods of time where I have my phone in my hand and the desire to talk to people. I love connecting with people from all different backgrounds and especially people from dif...

Languages: English

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  thurso, United Kingdom
Male, 22

i am welsh/scottish. i am a very keen surfer and lifeguard. i am studying physics. i aspire to be a pilot

Languages: English, Welsh

AM1512

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 29

I'm an avid reader of literary fiction and comics/graphic novels. Looking to expand my worldview!

Languages: English, Swahili, French

Vejit

  Carlisle, United Kingdom
Male, 40

Introvert in love with Japan. Born in Poland, living in the UK since 2014.My hobbies: anime, video games, building gunpla, collecting various things, traveling to Japan, shopping (I love to hunt for new things to add to my collection), drawing (more ...

Languages: Polish, English

Andrea27

  Inverness, United Kingdom
Female, 27

Hey! I’ve always wanted to have a penpal and I can’t wait to see what sort of friendships that can be made! I’m not too sure how best to describe myself, so if you have any questions then please ask away! :)

Languages: English