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

CocoC

  United Kingdom
Female, 66

I'm interested in people and lifestyles. I enjoy people watching when on holiday. I like people with a good sense of humour.I enjoy watching sport such as rugby, cricket and tennis.I like travelling. At home I enjoy cooking reading and gardening. ...

Languages: English

Andy 27 Sponsor Badge

  Harwood, United Kingdom
Male, 60

I consider myself friendly and chatty. I enjoy house renovation, walking and all sports. I support Manchester City,l work at Toolstation as a supervisor.This helps me with my house renovation.

Languages: English

ready84uk

  Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
Male, 41

An introvert here to make new friends during these crazy times! I find it easier to chat to people online and life can get lonely sometimes

Languages: English

TomSL

  Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Male, 72

I am a sociable, but quite quiet person. I enjoy walking, theatre, reading, travelling and also willing to try new things. I am retired and spend a lot of my time reading or watching TV

Languages: English, French

Cultural Keepsake: Walking at Loch Muick

Tunique

  Winchester, United Kingdom
Male, 63

Are you bored? Listless? Bereft of joy and inspiration? Then you need New, Improved Penpal! Banish workaday blues with an eclectic, inquiring correspondent. Say goodbye to cares and woes with intelligent banter and truly awful puns. Happy to chat abo...

Languages: English

Oxford lad Sponsor Badge

  Oxford, United Kingdom
Male, 58

I’m very outgoing like to keep fit love cooking especially for guests enjoy good company also love all animals

Languages: English

GJack789

  Cambridge, United Kingdom
Male, 52

Laid back male, have hit middle age and looking to see what and who else there is in the world. Interested in sport, music, TV. But most of all, interested in people. Love getting to know people and learning from everyone I meet.

Languages: English, French

Apple1

  United Kingdom
Female, 53

I’m quiet,but love conversation. That’s why I’m here, just to have some interesting chats with interesting people! Maybe short chat or longer discussions. So send me message and let’s see how we get on.

Languages: English

CoastalDreamer

  Hounslow, United Kingdom
Male, 48

> I’m calm, loyal, and positive — someone who believes in staying strong and kind no matter what life brings. For the past few years, I’ve cared for my elderly mother, which taught me patience and gratitude.I love good food, beach views, music,...

Languages: English

Zafi39

  Solihull, United Kingdom
Female, 39

Hello, potential penpal! I’m tackling a personal bucket list and trying to enjoy the chaos of life. I work from home in slippers and unwind with my Kindle—especially Greek and Norse mythology, because dramatic gods are unmatched. I recently start...

Languages: English