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

HarryDunn Sponsor Badge

  Malvern, United Kingdom
Male, 25

Hi, I'm Harry! am a lot less introverted than I used to be but I'm still not the loudest person in the room. I would describe myself as a deep thinker and sometimes an overthinker. I am passionate about sports and that is also my job as I am a sports...

Languages: English, Spanish

BonnieScotsLassie Sponsor Badge

  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Female, 29

Scottish people are commonly described as friendly, humorous, patriotic, and down-to-earth, possessing a blend of reserved politeness and surprising warmth once you get to know them. Haste ye back!

Languages: English, Korean

Gamergal27

  Redruth, United Kingdom
Female, 27

Hiya, I really enjoy gaming, playing games like life is strange and fallout. I like to read and draw, I love seeing new places around the world. Recently started playing animal crossing on my ds.i love to cook, bake and EAT. I love all types of music...

Languages: English

TranscendingBorders

  Ipswich, United Kingdom
Male, 29

I’m a lifelong writer – and, beyond my homeland, I wish to expand my horizons: both in the sense of travelling and writing. Through my photos – you may enjoy my writing alongside visions of green, rural Britain; academic books – most likely �...

Languages: English

tomalo Sponsor Badge

  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

FoggyBrainGirl Sponsor Badge

  Greenock, United Kingdom
Female, 29

LGBT Alternative/Emo girl who likes spooky movies, doodling, cats, piercings, tattoos, dolls, trinkets, spiders/tarantulas, taxidermy and tons of various hobbies!

Languages: English

A. Sincere. Friendship

  Covent Garden, United Kingdom
Male, 61

I am interested in acquiring knowledge about foreign cultures , to visit various countries, but most important to make genuine friends in all walks of life.I am interested in Classical music, ballet, musicals, and nature programmes. I love the Far Ea...

Languages: English

WashiTapeChocolate Sponsor Badge

  Swindon, United Kingdom
Female, 19

I’m quite a shy person but I love making friends and finding out about people’s cultures! I love bullet journalling, doodling, travelling, collecting stationery, playing video games, listening to One Direction, Taylor Swift, and Sea Girls. I love...

Languages: English, French

Willow75 Sponsor Badge

  Pontardulais, United Kingdom
Female, 50

Im quite introvert person but can talk to anyone, my friends say I am kind and very funny at times .. I am very loyal to my friends and love animals .. am learning korean culture and language and want to meet a genuine person who can help me learn mo...

Languages: English, Korean

East West Sponsor Badge

  Chester, United Kingdom
Male, 73

My pleasures include travelling both at home and abroad for sightseeing and experiencing new places. I also love walking and hiking out into the great outdoors. But, at the end of the day I think there is nothing much better than to come back home to...

Languages: English