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

Grey1977

  Aylesbury, United Kingdom
Male, 48

People say im kind and caring and will help anybody in need, have a dry and sometimes dark sense of humour. Love to travel and take quick weekends away. Fascinated by ww2 history

Languages: English

Makeitso82

  Kent, United Kingdom
Male, 43

Hi to whoever is reading this. I enjoy music, mostly rock and 80s. But I do listen to other things too. I watch quite a few movies, my favourite genre is horror, but again, I do watch plenty of other things.I spend most of my time at work, when I do ...

Languages: English

Shell_Happy

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 44

I am an outgoing person, who always believes in respesting everyone because we are all special, in our own ways . I can chat for hours about anything if im comfortable chatting to someone, i spend most of my time with family as I think family is very...

Languages: French, German

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  Boston, United Kingdom
Male, 57

I am currently disabled after 3 rough years. I am on the mend, but I am currently bedridden, unable to stand or walk. I have a physiotherapist come in to see me twice a week, and with her help I am just starting to stand (with help). It is a long roa...

Languages: English

Mimibear03

  United Kingdom
Female, 33

I love Disney, reading, Halloween, sunflowers. I believe that you should dip your feet in the ocean any chance you get! I sing all the time (although im not great at it) I always appreciate a pretty sky and a full moon.

Languages: English, German, Spanish

Matthew003

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Male, 33

I am a very quiet and shy person and it takes me a while to come out of my shell. I am a history buff and I love reading anything history related. I am currently studying history at university as I always wanted to study history and broaden my horizo...

Languages: English, French, Italian

Lohad

  United Kingdom
Male, 34

I enjoy going for hikes, walking my dog, photography and watching movies. I am kind and easy going, will talk to anyone

Languages: English

IndianCuckHubby

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 46

I'm naturally curious and love exploring ideas across different fields. I work as a data professional, which keeps my analytical side sharp, but I also enjoy cooking (experimenting with Indian and fusion recipes), exploring art, and diving into spiri...

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi

Camper van man

  Durham, United Kingdom
Male, 75

I just Want a platonic pen-pal friendship mixed with compassion, sincerity, honesty, genuineness, good faith, integrity, mixed with a decent amount of good old-fashioned humour.I have a camper van and I love travelling and visiting historically plac...

Languages: English

Jordan700

  Bradford, United Kingdom
Male, 32

I love films. Westerns to horror and everything in-between. I'm also an avid audiobook listener! I get through around 2 books a week (depending on length ofc!)

Languages: English