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

benlovescheese Sponsor Badge

  Salisbury, United Kingdom
Male, 21

I am an outgoing person who loves learning about languages and culture, i often spend my time listening to music, spending time in the community performing voluntary work, going on long walks and exploring new places. I am opening my eyes to opportun...

Languages: English, Spanish, German, French

Aardie

  Bristol, United Kingdom
Male, 59

Hello ! Here I am trying after a long time to get to know a penfriend or two? I am a genuine smiley gentle human being, looking for a friend to chat with confide in and enjoy her company no strings attached. A bit of humour and adventure helps ! I l...

Languages: English

FantasticMrRoss

  Halifax, United Kingdom
Male, 39

I love nature and immersing myself in with the world. It's always amazing to find something new to appreciate.I'm passionate about Music, which also I play guitar.Walking is my cure for all brain stuffs. I love reading, especially books on philosophy...

Languages: English

Eternally Optimistic yet.. Sponsor Badge

  Birmingham, United Kingdom
Male, 46

I am an eternal optimist....honestly! I'm Cancerian, so we are quite emotionally driven and can be the best friend anyone can have. Like cats, we are loyal and caring, yet somewhat introverted at times.I would like to think I have an 'off-centre' typ...

Languages: English, Punjabi

Dog and Craft Lover

  Ludlow, United Kingdom
Female, 69

I am retired, live with my husband and our rescue dogs. I love country walks with the dogs, caravanning, sailing, crafts, including painting, drawing, sewing and crochet, eating out, visiting historic castles and buildings, socializing, reading, thea...

Languages: English, German, French

Heather W

  Wick, United Kingdom
Female, 50

Due to some issues, I tend to be a stay-at-home, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying what I can in life. I'm a creative person and enjoy mail art, zines and creative art journaling. Reading, cult shows and movies, world music, foods and cultures. ...

Languages: English

Carlew

  Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Female, 60

Love Love music & chilling time,police dramas on tv, health is important to me & Just started at the gym, dont have a clue what im doing but got to start somewhere

Languages: English

the whisperer101 Sponsor Badge

  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Female, 18

Hi, I am Cici! To be honest, I do not have many things to put into my bio. I enjoy to read books and write small stories consisting of characters I have created. I love watching movies of all genres and going out. If we ever talk, I would love to kno...

Languages: English, Spanish

Cultural Keepsake: My cat

Zeraphsz

  Northumberland, United Kingdom
Female, 18

Hiiii!! I’m Zera, I like learning languages and meeting new people, I spend my time playing Roblox, watching YouTube and seeing the latest fashion trends (I’m very into Jirai Kei fashion and other J-fashion trends!) I love learning about new cult...

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