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

Craig Napier Sponsor Badge

  Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Male, 41

I'm a friendly, quick-witted and creative person, who likes to make music(Guitar), write novels in spare time, and watch comedy movies.

Languages: English

Idaho24 Sponsor Badge

  Wymondham, United Kingdom
Female, 48

I am a very open and honest person who enjoys learning, world cultures, the outdoors, art, music and theatre. I also love to stay healthy doing lots of walking and cycling. In the future I'd like to start swimming and running again.

Languages: English

The Scotsman Sponsor Badge

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Male, 41

Born and raised in Bonnie Scotland. Enjoy meeting new people, travelling and going on adventures. Love the outdoors and if I am not at home you will find me out in the hills/mountains hiking, going to beaches for a swim or just exploring somewhere ne...

Languages: English

T14A Sponsor Badge

  Belfast, United Kingdom
Male, 66

I believe I’m a kind, friendly and outgoing person. I’m well educated (BA Hon’s) but I prefer to work as a Carpenter. I enjoy being active – walking, running, swimming & cycling, but I also like reading, crafts, history and genealogy. I work ...

Languages: English

Hemingway Sponsor Badge

  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Male, 56

"Own only what you can always carry with you: know languages, know countries, know people. Let your memory be your travel bag" Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.Born in London, having since traveled & lived in numerous countries, I now live in the beautiful Cit...

Languages: English, German, Spanish, Croatian

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

Chaza88 Sponsor Badge

  United Kingdom
Female, 67

I am a female I enjoy cooking, sports, music, and Boxing. I am looking for a penfriend who is honest and decent and does not smoke

Languages: English

Grant84

  Hassocks, United Kingdom
Male, 41

I like to have a laugh and have a great sense of humour, I enjoy history, I also do metal detecting, am happily married and have rescue greyhound who is an retired racer. I also sell things on Ebay.

Languages: English

Eternally Optimistic yet.. Sponsor Badge

  Birmingham, United Kingdom
Male, 46

I am an eternal optimist....honestly! I'm Cancerian, so we are quite emotionally driven and can be the best friend anyone can have. Like cats, we are loyal and caring, yet somewhat introverted at times.I would like to think I have an 'off-centre' typ...

Languages: English, Punjabi

OnlyMe

  Near London, United Kingdom
Male, 69

In my free time I enjoy reading, writing, travelling, music, sport, art, studying languages (although I have absolutely no talent for learning them) and many other things. I am friendly, easy going and open minded. In recent years I have spent some ...

Languages: English, Russian, Spanish