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

Elvispresley

  Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom
Male, 58

I am an Honest,reliable and quiet person.I like architecture and archeology with all the history that follows.Long walks and fresh coffee with a good book engulf my evenings.

Languages: English

emnlemon

  Bristol, United Kingdom
Female, 24

Hello, I'm Eb, I'm a recent Fine Art grad. I like all types of art, but mainly work in mixed media animation, needle felting sculpture and print. I also like to read, watch movies/shows, play boardgames and video games, and love picking up new hobbie...

Languages: English, Sign

Scottish lad 77

  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Male, 48

Hi there I’m a quiet fun guy who loves nature and the outdoors I sadly suffer from a lack of self confidence. I’d love to hear from anyone who would like to chat with someone like me . I look forward to your message . I am only a basic member ...

Languages: English

Jimbo89

  Carlisle, United Kingdom
Male, 36

I'm really not great at talking about myself, but I'll give it a shot.I am extremely shy and introverted, but I open up and become a lot more talkative once I feel comfortable around people; it can take me a while to reach that point sometimes though...

Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese

welshbookworm

  Cardiff, United Kingdom
Male, 49

I live near Cardiff, Wales in the United Kingdom and I would like to travel around Japan one day. I can help with both written and spoken English as that is my native language. I am looking to find people to be language partners with and hopefully be...

Languages: English, Japanese

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  Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Male, 42

Traditional Pisces through and through. Sometimes aloof or daydreaming, thinking up stories which maybe one day I'll pen. Happy to chat about anything. Love Reading, Movies, Gaming and Food. I take Taekwondo classes and slowly getting more proficien...

Languages: English

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  West Sussex, United Kingdom
Male, 74

I like chocolate ice cream, the month of May, walking, an exciting movie, and people with a sense of humour. I have a PhD in procrastination, and a Masters in Bone Idleness.I don't like beetroot. I don't like carrots much, either. And I don't like it...

Languages: English

LohandeSilva

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 56

Friendly kind and caring person live and work in London. Travel when time permits Like to visit Africa and Asia for wildlife

Languages: English

WindflowerUK

  Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Female, 45

Single parent, teacher, nature enthusiast, bookworm, crochet lover, coffee drinker - these are just a few words to describe myself.Born and raised in Germany, I moved to the UK as an adult and finally settled in Staffordshire. I love the quiet live, ...

Languages: German, English, French, Spanish

vlyn3B

  STONE, United Kingdom
Female, 19

I love going out clubbing with my friends and being in the middle of everything, but I’m also an introvert and need my quiet time to reset. I can be really chatty when I’m in the mood, but I’m just as happy doing my own thing.I go to the gym mo...

Languages: English, French