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

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 as a supervisor.This helps me with my house renovation.

Languages: English

FriendbySnailMail

  Lincoln, United Kingdom
Female, 46

Married, INTJ, quirky, introvert face to face, nerd, geek, patient, curious, quiet life lover, anxiety, over thinker.. Love: Gardening, wildlife & garden bird watching, growing plants & veg, cooking, history, country music, sci-fi, fantasy, stickers,...

Languages: English

Spacecake26 Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 56

I enjoy getting to know new people and sharing stories. I also like to laugh as well as swap thoughts and ideas.My hobbies include watching movies, gardening, trying new foods and scrolling YouTube mainly when I'm bored.

Languages: English

T14A Sponsor Badge

  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

Profilename222

  Uk, United Kingdom
Female, 22

Hello! I'm an introvert student who enjoys reading, writing, history, exercising and running, the cinema, baking and cooking and listening to/practising music and dogs. Leave a message if you'd like to connect and I'll try to get back ASAP, thanks.

Languages: English, French, Spanish

VF Sponsor Badge

  Leighton buzzard, United Kingdom
Male, 22

I am from England but currently living in Australia and back home I enjoy being in the countryside and being around English tradition. I also love going into the city as it’s not far from me but I mostly enjoy a peaceful life being with family and ...

Languages: English, Russian, French

FloraMC

  Chedington, United Kingdom
Female, 24

I really enjoy home baking and learning new recipes. I live with my boyfriend and 3 cats and I love them all. Cats are a big part of my life and I love spending time with them. I like the outdoors and sometimes my cats go on walks with me. I like lea...

Languages: English, French

Ocean79

  Oxford, United Kingdom
Male, 46

Hello, I'm a gentle soul who loves the written word and laments the passing of the time that I would regularly receive written letters. I love poetry, literature, the arts in general and casually socialising with friends. I work within the charity se...

Languages: English, Mandarin, French, Spanish

politico88

  Hastings, United Kingdom
Male, 37

Having previously lived in Brussels, I am interested in all-things Europe - particularly Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Germany. Bit of a (beginner) fitness geek - (finally) running 5k, enjoy the gym and eating a (tasty) healthy diet. Work in p...

Languages: English

Jakanori

  Telford, United Kingdom
Male, 29

I work full-time as an IT Manager for a national charity, but my real passions are animals and the outdoors. I love spending time outside exploring new routes, visiting the coast, or heading out on an adventure with my border collie, Milo, who’s fu...

Languages: English, German, Welsh