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

AP57

  UK, United Kingdom
Male, 68

I am an easy going person that likes to meet people, but since becoming a widower in 2023 I have kind of gone into my shell a little I have 4 grown up daughters and they have encouraged me to find new friends that I can chat with. After leaving the B...

Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese

Dave blue

  Barrow in Furness, United Kingdom
Male, 59

Hello, tbh I'm not sure exactly what I expect from this site so here goes. Hello everyone ..

Languages: English

Bubbleandfizz Sponsor Badge

  Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Female, 50

HiI enjoy crafting, including jewellery making candle and cosmeticsI attend comic cons in England and often give out the handmade bracelets i make to the people i meet. I would love to travel and collect beads and stones from around the world.

Languages: English

Cultural Keepsake: Pepperpot

Lucy1000

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 46

I like to learn new things and enjoy arts and culture. I am interested in handicrafts too.

Languages: English

Mr Optimistic Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 31

I spend a lot of my time reading. When I’m not working or reading I enjoy going for a run to clear my head.

Languages: English

tinkerbell17

  Crewe, United Kingdom
Female, 20

deep lover of fairies and nature, always happy to have a head in a book or film, passionate about making this world a safer place.

Languages: English, German

Cori

  Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Female, 54

I am a happily married woman looking for email pen friends from around the world. I have three adult children who still take up most of my time. I am left wing politically and think I am quite open minded in my approach to most things.

Languages: English

Rainbow Lady

  Weymouth, United Kingdom
Female, 58

I'm a very positive person. I value family, friends, animals and the amazing planet we call home. I love to go for long walks in the countryside with my dogs and my camera, collect sea-glass, watch TV and read. I adore all things retro and vintage. M...

Languages: English

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

Caelirosa Sponsor Badge

  Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Male, 42

Traditional Pisces through and through. Sometimes aloof or daydreaming, thinking up stories which maybe one day I'll pen. Happy to chat about anything. Love Reading, Movies, Gaming and Food. I take Taekwondo classes and slowly getting more proficien...

Languages: English