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

Kookykoi Sponsor Badge

  PORTSMOUTH, United Kingdom
Female, 45

I'm the kind of person who collects special interests and hobbies like Pokémon! My main go-tos are reading (fantasy and sci-fi are my favourite genres), journalling, crocheting, cats, playing games (Pokémon and Stardew Valley), watching movies and ...

Languages: English, Japanese

Oxford lad Sponsor Badge

  Oxford, United Kingdom
Male, 58

I’m very outgoing like to keep fit love cooking especially for guests enjoy good company also love all animals

Languages: English

Boostdoubledecker

  Coventry, United Kingdom
Male, 40

I am a happy care free guy, who is positive most of the time and tries to make people around me laugh. I am a bit zany but always fun. I like sports and video games (especially Nintendo) and sports and watching movies. My interests are mixed but I tr...

Languages: English

Nona123

  Northeast England, United Kingdom
Female, 40

I like nature, minimalism and slow living all of which I try to embrace.Also, like to get to know people from all walks of life, appreciate a deep conversation where there is some sort of connection and positivity.Adding something new to one another...

Languages: English

Muttley88 Sponsor Badge

  Manchester, United Kingdom
Male, 37

I'm easy to get along with. Easy to talk to. I enjoy meeting new people. I enjoy music and film. I have social anxiety so this is good for me. Let's have a chat and be friends. I have an eclectic taste in music. I spend a lot of time on my own so thi...

Languages: English, French, Spanish

Empress fig

  Inverness, United Kingdom
Female, 40

Socially awkward introvert. Brilliant listener. I like to learn about different people and their lives. I have recently been diagnosed with chronic illness. Sadly, social interactions now exhaust me, but I still get lonely. I enjoy gardening when I h...

Languages: English

CoastalDreamer

  Hounslow, United Kingdom
Male, 48

> I’m calm, loyal, and positive — someone who believes in staying strong and kind no matter what life brings. For the past few years, I’ve cared for my elderly mother, which taught me patience and gratitude.I love good food, beach views, music,...

Languages: English

Stix Sponsor Badge

  Diss, United Kingdom
Male, 21

Absent-minded might not be totally inaccurate. I have a tendency to get lost in the small details of the world. People often say, "are you even listening?". To this I simply nod my head, but really what I want to say is, "Hedgehogs are great, aren't ...

Languages: English

NatureMan61 Sponsor Badge

  Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Male, 30

Love travelling as much as I can, Mostly Europe. I've travelled France, Belgium, & Switzerland so far in my campervan as well as Poland 3 times, Turkey and Tunisia. I run a small business manufacturing car cleaning products and also race cars in the ...

Languages: English

Cultural Keepsake: Racing

Scotia 65

  Scotland, United Kingdom
Female, 60

Fun loving, great sense of humour, honest and reliable. Love socialising although I do like to spend time alone now and then. Enjoy long walks along the beach.

Languages: English