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

scfi_lady

  Lowestoft, United Kingdom
Female, 47

I would describe myself as young at heart with a love of SC_FI and DC and marvel the darker the better. I love going to the theatre my face show is phantom of the opera which I saw live last year. I'm also into reading thrillers and listening to musi...

Languages: English

Bella0063 Sponsor Badge

  Scotland, United Kingdom
Female, 62

Looking to make genuine friendships.I want to learn all about you!.......Your thoughts and views . I am down to earth family oriented loyal and genuinely interested in other people and what makes them tick.In my spare time I always have a book on the...

Languages: English

Eschol

  southampton, United Kingdom
Male, 68

Married man, ex-mariner and well travelled, but now ' anchored ' so inviting friendship contact and correspondence with anyone, anywhere, who may share some of my interests, and hobbies. Still interested in sharing life's daily events, and to listen ...

Languages: English

LadyKH Sponsor Badge

  Leeds, United Kingdom
Female, 43

I am married with children I used to like going on long walks but cant now due to many ongoing heath issues, However i do like to watch TV, listen to music and I love to write.I am a down to earth girl, I like to have a laugh and see friends.

Languages: English

AddyMart Sponsor Badge

  Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
Male, 35

Hi! My name is Adam. I was born and live in the UK. I grew up in America in Virginia! I love America and everything about it. I’m an electrician by trade but I also play guitar and go to the gym as hobbies. I’m very much a clown. I’ll try to ma...

Languages: English, Norwegian

Womble 65

  Colchester, United Kingdom
Male, 60

Travel enthusiast. Been round the world solo since the late 90's. Always hunting for my next adventure. Fun, cheeky, flirtacuous.

Languages: English

Ginge82

  Pontypool, United Kingdom
Male, 43

I'm fun and outgoing, love life and love my family. My son is my life and we explore everywhere together.

Languages: English

Bartleby73

  Harrogate, United Kingdom
Male, 52

Hello, everyone! I’m David, an easygoing soul from Ye Olde England. (Part of that little green island next to France). I eat books on a regular basis, usually those relating to philosophy, history, poetry, and theology. (You know, all the light, fr...

Languages: English

cuckoo5 Sponsor Badge

  Trowbridge, United Kingdom
Female, 62

I am quite a quiet person. I work for an IT company from home. I love reading and travelling. I am fortunate to have been to many parts of the world with many more to go. I also love animals and foster dogs for a breed rescue charity. I am addic...

Languages: English, French, German

vincienes

  East Dereham, United Kingdom
Male, 66

Hello, I like variety. I've been a government worker, researcher, and now an author. Like cycling in my spare time, watching movies, podcasts. Have a background in psychology.

Languages: English