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

SilverBirch

  United Kingdom
Male, 35

Hello, my name is Danny & I am an aspiring artist, focusing mainly on acrylics. I am a collector; leaves, sticks, stones, anything that catches my eye in nature. I feel I am at a point where I am yearning for meaning and connections.I am a high funct...

Languages: English, French, German

sammye

  it's a secret, United Kingdom
Female, 18

Hello, my pen-name is Sammy! I'm very interested in literature and poetry as well as music of any kind, and my hope is to explore how these things vary across the globe. I also love technology, especially old tech, and all sorts of games! I love to p...

Languages: English, Mandarin

Mailwithnat

  Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Female, 33

I’m Natalie! I love connecting with people through letters and sharing little pieces of life across the miles. I enjoy reading,traveling,music and socialising with my friends and family. I’m always excited to swap stories, postcards, or even smal...

Languages: English

Lu Lu Lu Sponsor Badge

  Stratford upon Avon, United Kingdom
Female, 58

I'm a happy and positive person, I feel it generally makes life a better experience.... I love my job, the countryside, freshair, walking and appreciate the simple things in life. I enjoy travelling and have been lucky to travel quite a lot for work...

Languages: English

Cjtom

  Milton keynes, United Kingdom
Male, 29

I am an outgoing person who loves animals and nature. I am into photography (mainly nature) I like reading and writing poems, I do resin art.

Languages: English

Grace_Tea Sponsor Badge

  Paignton, United Kingdom
Female, 47

I live by the sea in South West England, where I work in Marketing whilst daydreaming about walks along the coast (usually avoiding seagulls who pinch your chips). I love learning, reading, writing, cooking, and good conversation...from books and his...

Languages: English

ricmic

  Stowmarket, United Kingdom
Male, 75

Married, happily retired and living in mid-Suffolk, on the east coast of UK. Do country walking, gardening, diy etc.

Languages: English

David F Sponsor Badge

  North Berwick, United Kingdom
Male, 63

I consider myself an honest and uncomplicated person. I run a company so work takes up a lot of my time. I enjoy many outdoor activities like sailing, cycling, walking dogs and riding my motorbike. I also enjoy time indoors watching films and listeni...

Languages: English

Cultural Keepsake: Sailing most weekends

IzzyPurpleGirl

  Wickford, United Kingdom
Female, 11

I love gaming, especially Roblox and Fortnite. I enjoy reading Percy Jackson, Dork Diaries, Harry Potter and Lottie Brooks! I'm a Blink, Swiftie and an Imagine Dragons fan. I'd be happy to hear any funny stories you've got! I like creative writing, ...

Languages: English

Cultural Keepsake: London is the capital

SteveJ66 Sponsor Badge

  Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Male, 59

I have a diverse level of interest, but am open to learning new areas within and beyond my current likes.I love travel, history and the arts, properly above all things. I am an intelligent, kind and caring type of person, who is open minded, but also...

Languages: English