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

Spaceman29 Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 56

I am an open and easy going person who enjoys getting to know new people and swapping stories. I have a few hobbies including listening to many different kinds of music, movies (my favourite being horror both old and new), gaming and some gardening. ...

Languages: English

MK1993

  lincoln, United Kingdom
Male, 51

Hi I am really interested in drawing, mainly faces, cooking from scratch , was a chef, gardening, and reading mainly classic novels, Russian novels especially would like to talk with someone who is interested in many things outside of tv. Books an...

Languages: English, French, English, English

Saffie44

  Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Female, 44

I’m a fun bubbly person who is looking to make some friends around the world . I love to get know other cultures .

Languages: English, Turkish

Inveterate Scribbler

  Seaview, United Kingdom
Male, 69

Initially shy, yet very friendly, of scientific background yet artistic by nature. Nature lover. Love to run. I read a lot - perhaps too much! - and have a favoured few novelists but mainly non-fiction. I don’t watch a lot of TV but do like the cin...

Languages: English, Norwegian, French, Italian

Cultural Keepsake: Volcanoes!

Mikey D Magic

  Liverpool, United Kingdom
Male, 60

I'm humorous and good company. I am addicted to football and red wine. I love walking and intelligent conversation- nights out and nights in. I enjoy travel and am in love with the Mediterranean Sea. I like language and experiencing other cultures.

Languages: English

flwrjun

  Burton on Trent, United Kingdom
Female, 22

hi there, my name is bella! i'm chinese (hong kong) but born and raised in the uk. i'm interested in finding someone who has similar interests to me so that we can send each other cute letters and life updates! i love learning about different culture...

Languages: English, Cantonese

LivvyKC Sponsor Badge

  Manchester, United Kingdom
Female, 24

My main passion is film - last year I watched over a hundred films and I want to do the same this year. I also love to read - especially translated Japanese fiction and contemporary literature. I scrapbook every big event in my life and love to craft...

Languages: English, German, Japanese

LionheartUK

  Consett, United Kingdom
Male, 58

Caring and curious. I love history, read, collect postcards and traveling.I also like gardening and cooking

Languages: English

Chris8585 Sponsor Badge

  Amlwch, United Kingdom
Female, 66

I like films, countryside, nature, family and pets but don’t have any at the moment, I like to think I am friendly but a bit shy, and generally easygoing

Languages: English

Totus

  Spalding, United Kingdom
Male, 77

I'm not obsessed with my past or interested in bigging up my ego. I'm interested in other folk and what they have to say. Just want someone to talk to. From anywhere in the world. If you want to practice your English that's fine

Languages: English