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

LittleMissSunshine

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 48

I'm a friendly English woman, open-minded, deep-thinking and curious. My interests are many and varied and I love hearing about other people's passions. Someone once described me as "Unfailingly kind, but with a little wicked side". I love walking, r...

Languages: English

Chris8585 Sponsor Badge

  United Kingdom
Female, 66

I like films, countryside, nature, family and pets but don’t have any at the moment, I like to think I am friendly but a bit shy, and generally easygoing

Languages: English

Spaceman29 Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 56

I am an open and easy going person who enjoys getting to know new people and swapping stories. I have a few hobbies including listening to many different kinds of music, movies (my favourite being horror both old and new), gaming and some gardening. ...

Languages: English

Ashley D Sponsor Badge

  Luton, United Kingdom
Male, 74

Man married with wonderful wife ,but not much to do sometimes especially in the winter. Love my garden, so out there in the summer. I am a retired electrician and handy at repairing and mending things. My spelling it’s not great, but find I can us...

Languages: English

AshFD Sponsor Badge

  Stone, United Kingdom
Male, 56

Hello there. I am originally from N.Ireland but now live in England. somewhat shy but witty when you get to know me, work as an EMT. I am good humoured, but with a dash of sarcasm thrown in :) I like sub-aqua, kayaking, walking, boardgames and some P...

Languages: English

vincienes

  East Dereham, United Kingdom
Male, 66

Hello, I like variety. I've been a government worker, researcher, and now an author. Like cycling in my spare time, watching movies, podcasts. Have a background in psychology.

Languages: English

Lohad

  United Kingdom
Male, 34

I enjoy going for hikes, walking my dog, photography and watching movies. I am kind and easy going, will talk to anyone

Languages: English

Scottish.Gavin Sponsor Badge

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Male, 41

Born and raised in Scotland Outgoing guy with a good sense of humour, don’t take life too seriously as we are only here for a short time so I like to make the most of it. Enjoy meeting new people, travelling and love the outdoors. You will most lik...

Languages: English

Italic nib

  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Male, 63

When it comes to writing the greatest gift you can give someone is your time. Time spent in writing but also time spent in reading. There is a trend in cooking which goes away from the burger to slowly cooked meals. It is called "slow food". If yo...

Languages: English, French

Harry Anderson

  Ashford, United Kingdom
Male, 32

I'm a curious and easy-going person, happiest when I'm balancing my home life with my next adventure. My wife and daughter are my world, and they inspire me to keep exploring. I love seeking out new places, whether that means strapping my tent to my ...

Languages: English