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

Aidey

  Liverpool, United Kingdom
Male, 43

I live in Liverpool. Uk. I love cycling. Travel. And sports. Working full time I have good friends and family I am easy going with good personality. Hope to find new friends and to learn new languagec

Languages: English, German

DIHRed668

  Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Male, 57

I am a quiet, patient person with a sense of humour. I like most sports and have tried a few arts and craft courses. Currently trying to improve my drawing and Pyrography skills. I enjoy watching movies and prefer action and comedy movies. I have a v...

Languages: English

Womble 65

  Colchester, United Kingdom
Male, 60

Travel enthusiast. Been round the world solo since the late 90's. Always hunting for my next adventure. Fun, cheeky, flirtacuous.

Languages: English

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  Gosport, United Kingdom
Male, 67

I am a young at heart, fit and well travelled, have lived in many countries and learned many cultures, travelling and history are passiona I love to indulge whenever possible. 3 kids all grown up. I still work through choice in Bioscience, studied Ar...

Languages: English

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  Alnwick, United Kingdom
Male, 80

I am quite easy going caring and polite.my interests are looking after my 9 year old Irish setter dog,music pop or classical,I like elo and Elgar,I also play the piano.I also like looking round antique shops,I have a collection of Keswick ornaments.I...

Languages: English

MK1993

  lincoln, United Kingdom
Male, 51

Hi I am really interested in drawing, mainly faces, cooking from scratch , was a chef, gardening, and reading mainly classic novels, Russian novels especially would like to talk with someone who is interested in many things outside of tv. Books an...

Languages: English, French, English, English

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  Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom
Female, 47

Happy, positive outlook on life. Enjoy quiet time , walking in nature Reading , binge watching box sets and movies.

Languages: English

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  Sheffield, United Kingdom
Female, 58

I am an introvert who can express themselves much better in letter form. I enjoy musical theatre, reading (early to mid 20th century sagas, family history mysteries, murder mysteries), travelling, watching soccer & motorcycle speedway, family history...

Languages: English

Ginniver

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 33

Hello I'm Ginni. I'm quiet and love being in nature and surrounded by art. I love Ghibli films, writing poetry and learning new things.

Languages: English

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  Truro, United Kingdom
Female, 81

Hi-I am an independent, mature lady with a grown up family. I am retired now and enjoy the company of my family. I love to travel to different countries. I also like gardening, cooking, current affairs and historical novels.I look forward to emailing...

Languages: English