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

GoldenHourUnknown Sponsor Badge

  Cardiff, United Kingdom
Female, 20

I’m usually quiet at first, but once I’m comfortable I become outgoing, loud, and a bit of a goofball. I’m motivated, social, and enjoy meaningful or light-hearted conversations.Music is a big part of my life, and I love discovering new shows a...

Languages: English, Welsh, Spanish

Scorpion Sponsor Badge

  Waterfoot Rossendale, United Kingdom
Male, 69

Would be nice to correspond with any people that are interested in writing and sharing their story. I am a good listener and I like to help people if I can. I live alone, with my lovely dog and she takes good care of me! I am an outdoor person and l...

Languages: English

Traveller459

  Penzance, United Kingdom
Male, 27

I’m a very friendly and easy-going person! I love meeting new people. I have a passion for Serving my community and putting God first. I love meteorology its a fascination of mine since I was a child.In my free time I love to read books mainly non ...

Languages: English, French

Born in Belfast Sponsor Badge

  Banbridge, United Kingdom
Female, 59

I like to travel. My favourite place to visit is Poland. I work long hours. Usually twelve hour days with dementia patients. In my spare time I love to spend time with family. I have a rather large family so it’s usually chaotic. I like to listen t...

Languages: English

Mimibear03

  Tonbridge, United Kingdom
Female, 33

I love Disney, reading, Halloween, sunflowers. I believe that you should dip your feet in the ocean any chance you get! I sing all the time (although im not great at it) I always appreciate a pretty sky and a full moon.

Languages: English, German, Spanish

Timmeh

  Norwich, United Kingdom
Male, 36

I'm an easy going guy who is curious about other countries and their culture, because of my love for anime and manga this started with Japan but from learning more about this it's made me interested to learn more and to make friends in other countrie...

Languages: English

FriendbySnailMail

  Lincoln, United Kingdom
Female, 46

Married, INTJ, quirky, introvert face to face, nerd, geek, patient, curious, quiet life lover, anxiety, over thinker.. Love: Gardening, wildlife & garden bird watching, growing plants & veg, cooking, history, country music, sci-fi, fantasy, stickers,...

Languages: English

Moty Sponsor Badge

  Thurrock, United Kingdom
Female, 56

I am married with three grown up children, (one with autism)My husband is disabled following a very severe stroke in 2019.I attend a local independent evangelical church.I would like to make more friends.I enjoy some crafting hobbies such as card mak...

Languages: English

ldl07

  Burton-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Female, 18

I enjoy spending time in nature and camping with friends. I’m trying to learnt the guitar currently

Languages: English

LunaMoonMoon

  Avening, United Kingdom
Female, 45

I'm very lucky to live in the beautiful Cotswolds with my partner & our giant very anxious rescue dog, Luna. I have a lot of hobbies & have been playing guitar for about two decades. I love arts & crafts especially making collages, linocut prints & i...

Languages: English