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

Lark

  Richmond, United Kingdom
Female, 68

Hello, I'm a quiet, shy person.My interests and hobbies are many and varied.I love Reading, Knitting, Cross Stitch, Earring Making, Card Making. I'm a Vegetarian and love to cook and Bake. I'm a life member of the National Trust and love visiting the...

Languages: English

YogijustbackfromNZ

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 42

I've just returned from living in NZ. I'd like to meet some nice people around London to be friends with. I'm measured and don't like to rush anything. I enjoy most company and thoughtful interaction. I'm taking a bit of a mid career break and potter...

Languages: English, Hindi

Anderson2026

  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Female, 60

I have a great personality. Friendly person mi love my music dancing round the house as I clean .love American style country singers. Brett young also luke combs so many other's l Enjoy being outdoors and walking with my dogs.

Languages: English

SpgUK

  Folkestone, United Kingdom
Male, 53

I'm based in the UK, and here to make genuine friendships. I work full-time as a carpenter and I’m also a DJ, which I have done for over thirty years, so music is a big part of my life.I’m easy-going, respectful, and enjoy good conversation about...

Languages: English

Darthrichus

  Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Male, 49

Single/divorced easy going mature minded male. I moatly work and watch movies with my time

Languages: English

Snoopypancake

  United Kingdom
Female, 18

Hello!! I enjoy reading, movies and creating even though I am terrible at it. I am a psychology student and I spend time with friends, museums and gardens. I believe friendship is very important no matter how small or short. I enjoy dancing in my roo...

Languages: English, Portuguese

FOREVER 15

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 22

It feels like time is moving fast. Looking back, life’s changed in ways I didn’t expect, and I’ve realized something important: I honestly can’t live without friends. I’ve always been an introvert, so making friends in real life hasn’t be...

Languages: Bengali, English

Bookish24

  Newcastle, United Kingdom
Male, 36

I am a native English speaker who loves reading, drawing/painting, writing and cooking. I have an interest in history and cinema, and would be happy to discuss these interests with anyone. I can also try to help with English!Even after sending a vi...

Languages: English, French, German

eeekasy

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 27

I’m someone who laughs easily, feels deeply, and enjoys conversation. I love the ocean, sunrises, movies, planes. I want to live life through everything that excites me. I love learning about how others see the world, how they think, what they love...

Languages: English

Oxford lad

  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