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

RoseJaune

  Manchester, United Kingdom
Female, 25

Hello/bonjour! I'm a PhD student, though not for much longer - I just sent off my thesis! :) I'm interested in music, languages and history, which all form part of my research. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, exercising, playing board games, watchi...

Languages: English, French

Phil Mo Sponsor Badge

  Gloucester, United Kingdom
Male, 74

Happy little chappy, plays guitar but not as well as I used to. Have been learning Spanish for several years but not consistently enough to be good at it. I am trying to learn to play the harmonica, have a long way to go yet though. Also trying to le...

Languages: English, Spanish, French, German

AddyMart Sponsor Badge

  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

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

RoSieMae26

  Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Female, 28

I am someone who works full time, so when I get some free time, I like to settle down with a good cup of decaf tea and pick up my current WIP - whether that's a cosy crochet project, or an in-depth cross stitch project; during the week you can regula...

Languages: English, Spanish

Andy 27 Sponsor Badge

  Harwood, United Kingdom
Male, 60

I consider myself friendly and chatty. I enjoy house renovation, walking and all sports. I support Manchester City,l work at Toolstation as a supervisor.This helps me with my house renovation.

Languages: English

Jophiel_Star

  Accrington, United Kingdom
Female, 62

I'm a kind peaceful soul. I have a dog who I worship. We go into nature every day and we love it.I've made a few dog walking friends over the years. I do though like my own company. I enjoy listening to music. Reading. I'm a retired nurse. I worked i...

Languages: English, Arabic

Merseyside

  Liverpool, United Kingdom
Female, 67

I enjoy working on my allotment growing vegetables for family and friends, reading, knitting and travel.

Languages: English

penguinberri

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 18

Hi! I'm interested in learning: French, to play the guitar, knitting and sewing clothes. My hobbies also include baking and playing minecraft but I switch hobbies very frequently lol. I'm trying to get back into reading and am currently making my way...

Languages: English, French

Gooder

  Northwich, United Kingdom
Male, 50

I'm a roman catholic man from England, with a very easy going personality who like to make new friends. I love reading, writing, Movies/TV, & country music. I like collecting movie props, & writing poetry, photography, & hiking.

Languages: English