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

aptcomment

  Brentford, United Kingdom
Male, 72

I am recently retired and am enjoying finding out who I really am after so many years of compromise. I now walk every morning and also use a rowing machine. Painting and drawing can be rewarding as well as writing down my thoughts. I am not an elitis...

Languages: English

Luna Rocks Sponsor Badge

  United Kingdom
Female, 45

I’m a kind, loyal and curious person who enjoys learning and being creative. I live with a chronic illness and deal with flares, so I’m mindful about how I manage my time and energy. When I’m able, I love doing all different kinds of crafts and...

Languages: English

Cultural Keepsake: Visiting Warner Bros. Studio Tour

NordIerland223

  Ballynahinch, United Kingdom
Male, 58

I am an outdoor person, who enjoys learning. I love languages and speak good Spanish, some French, and some Gaelic. I am learning German at the moment which is tough!! I have also branched into Latin and returned to chess latelyI love travelling thro...

Languages: English, Spanish, French, German

Bubble Top 5

  Manchester, United Kingdom
Male, 50

I would like to believe I am quite an interesting person. Pretty chilled too. I find that I am friendly and quite open. I enjoy reading both fiction and non fiction and at times attempt to write stuff ( mostly for personal consumption). In my free ti...

Languages: English

Virgo39 Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 42

Hey, I'm a happy go lucky English fella looking for a pen pal for those quiet winter evenings. I love to socialize with friends and can often be found in a pub/museum/restaurant or trying to become the Connect 4 champion of the world. I love to trave...

Languages: English, French

niamhm

  Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Female, 18

Hi I'm Niamh. I'm interested in making new friends and getting to know people from other countries. I speak English and I'm learning French, Maths and History in school. My hobbies are playing violin, reading, and watching tennis and f1. I'm interest...

Languages: English, French

Lilyloo

  United Kingdom
Female, 18

I love sewing and I’m very interested in costume design for film- especially historical/ period outfits! I love watching films and series- I’ll watch basically anything from something like Studio Ghibli, to period dramas, to horror films. I also ...

Languages: English

MarcUK

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 66

Hi, I've been on here before and have a few good friends, but now I'm retired I feel I have room for more. I'm looking for companionship and company. I consider myself an enthusiastic letter writer and am very reliable, I don't give up correspondence...

Languages: English

Scotlandnaut Sponsor Badge

  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Male, 46

Hi everyone! I’m Paul. I’m a fun easygoing and kind person. I live in Glasgow, Scotland. I’m kinda geeky and have always liked video games and comics, table top games and even cosplay from time to time. I have a real interest in Japanese cultur...

Languages: English

RT05

  Blackpool, United Kingdom
Male, 21

I play rugby every weekend I like to travel when I can and I love watching martial arts.

Languages: English