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

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

MarcUK

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 66

Hi, I've been on here before and have a few good friends, but now I'm retired I feel I have room for more. I'm looking for companionship and company. I consider myself an enthusiastic letter writer and am very reliable, I don't give up correspondence...

Languages: English

Mary1957

  Newnham, United Kingdom
Female, 68

I am quite a shy person with an easy going personality. My hobbies are mainly listening to music, watching films and reading but I do like to get out and about in the warmer months to the coast or countryside. I also occasionally go to gigs and music...

Languages: English

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  Polegate, United Kingdom
Female, 53

Hi future friends, I'm quite a shy reserved person until i get to know people. I used to penpal when younger and wld like to do again.Bio mum to a 17yr old and step mum to a 4yr old. Also share our house with a senior tuxedo cat. I enjoy gardening es...

Languages: English, Dutch

munchkin2402

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 23

Hello everyone, I’m a keen reader of science and philosophy, with a background in Aerospace Engineering. I’m really passionate about living a varied, curious, and interesting life, always in pursuit of learning something new. Lately, my favourite...

Languages: English, French

AddyMart

  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

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  Sheffield, United Kingdom
Female, 58

I am an introvert who can express themselves much better in letter form. I enjoy musical theatre, reading ( fictional family sagas, family history mysteries, murder mysteries and psychological thrillers), watching soccer & motorcycle speedway, tracin...

Languages: English

Tazmaniandevil

  Clacton, United Kingdom
Male, 60

Single male wants to enjoy life as its over to quickly. Biggest passion is solo travel round the world. Recently been to Seoul and tokyo. When not at work time is spent searching for my next t adventure.

Languages: English

HighlandHaggis

  Nairn, United Kingdom
Female, 20

Hi! I’m a well-meaning human who starts the day with big plans and ends it wondering where the time went. Personality-wise, I’m curious, sarcastic, and fuelled by humour, music, and caffeine. I like books, shows I get too attached to, random fact...

Languages: English, Spanish

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  Worrall, United Kingdom
Male, 49

I can be cautious and introvert but I'm curious minded and enjoy going on walks in the beautiful countryside near my home. I'm just as happy staying in and listening to music, watching TV and movies, reading and writing as I am going outside for grea...

Languages: English, Japanese, Latvian, German