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

Timmeh

  Norwich, United Kingdom
Male, 36

I'm an easy going guy who is curious about other countries and their culture, because of my love for anime and manga this started with Japan but from learning more about this it's made me interested to learn more and to make friends in other countrie...

Languages: English

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  Bungay, United Kingdom
Male, 55

Im an easy going guy with a sense of humour.I I love gaming and listening to music especially Rock. Im a big kid at heart who tries not to take life to seriously unless i really have to.I have a canine best friend called Pip and I suffer from depres...

Languages: English

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!Even after sending a vi...

Languages: English, French, German

Tricki-woo

  Blackpool, United Kingdom
Female, 72

I'm a retired lady who likes to watch TV and DVD's, read, garden, cook and all the usual boring stuff, ha ha, I like to go to the theatre and have meals out plus going for a drive in the country is a pleasure if anyone is willing to take me.

Languages: English

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  Didcot, United Kingdom
Male, 61

Kind and caring with lots of empathy. I am positive and forward thinking. I work full time but spend my time walking, playing golf and watching sports and documentary programmes. I would like to travel more in the future. I love dogs but don't have ...

Languages: English

Joe London

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 51

Thanks for reading my profile, I m a gentle, honest guy. Family oriented person. Love to meet people from different countries , background, Race and languages.

Languages: English

Cultural Keepsake: River Thames view at dawn

NatureMan61

  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

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  Belfast, United Kingdom
Male, 66

I believe I’m a kind, friendly and outgoing person. I’m well educated (BA Hon’s) but I prefer to work as a Carpenter. I enjoy being active – walking, running, swimming & cycling, but I also like reading, crafts, history and genealogy. I work ...

Languages: English

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  Llandysul, United Kingdom
Male, 57

I really delve deep into something I love doing, and at the moment it is reading about history, learning music theory and how to get better at playing in my band and I have just started watercolour painting. I am trying to learn French, so any Frenc...

Languages: English, French, Swedish

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  Worcester, United Kingdom
Male, 86

I’m Chris, widowed. My main hobby/interest is staying alive and even getting older!I have very little interest in social media, I may even write a book on how to avoid it. I spend my time listening to BBC radio, music and documentaries. I enjoy You...

Languages: English