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

postalhandwritten

  Oxford, United Kingdom
Female, 63

Will fill this in at a later stage, maybe.I am ONLY looking for postal pen friends/ snail mail.I like a slower pace of life and I enjoy writing/receiving proper letters/postcards/notelets etc.life is too quick/instant these days, can't friendship be ...

Languages: English, French

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

Andrea55

  Telford, United Kingdom
Female, 70

I consider myself a positive person. I am interested in Geneology and have been researching my family ancestry for several years now. I find it very fascinating. I love to travel and learning about different cultures. I have previously lived in Spain...

Languages: English, Spanish

Hazeydaze Sponsor Badge

  Bath, United Kingdom
Female, 47

My interests are cooking, knitting, going to a heads up group in horinton. Mosaicing.a girls shopping day out. Going for a facial in frontline salon once every month. Doing word searches doing pottery at heads up. I don't have any sisters. Just one b...

Languages: English

Joe90

  Ashington, United Kingdom
Male, 57

Hi! I enjoy the simple pleasures in life. I’m happiest when I’m outdoors, staying active, or just enjoying some fresh air. That said, I also appreciate quiet nights in with a good film, great food, and even better company.I love a good laugh and ...

Languages: English

Ink and tea

  East Midlands, United Kingdom
Male, 48

I like discovering people through conversation, sharing thoughts. I believe the most interesting things are discovered over time, not explained all at once.

Languages: Italian, English, French

Wolfpack Sponsor Badge

  Bungay, United Kingdom
Male, 55

Im an easy going guy with a sense of humour.I I love gaming and listening to music especially Rock. Im a big kid at heart who tries not to take life to seriously unless i really have to.I have a canine best friend called Pip and I suffer from depres...

Languages: English

WeatherMan

  Filton, United Kingdom
Male, 53

i have an academic personality, that of a scholar, or student! i spend my time learning about life, & i enjoy meeting new people & learning from them! I am interested in all kinds of science & academic interests, as well as nature. I also like conver...

Languages: English

Gigawattgirl Sponsor Badge

  Neston, United Kingdom
Female, 45

I am a busy mum of three who loves cake decorating, theatre, food, art, volunteering and days out with my family and visiting new places. I love the 80’s and also enjoy looking into my family history when I have time.People describe me as loyal and...

Languages: English

Nathanael Reynolds

  Warrington, United Kingdom
Male, 19

Hiya im Nate, my main interests include music, cinema, anime, manga, history and geography. I am studying Horticulture at college and I hope it leads me to become a park ranger, gardener or even a bonsai culturist :DD

Languages: English, French

Cultural Keepsake: Jousting, Medieval sport