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

Astley Hall Sponsor Badge

  Worcester, United Kingdom
Male, 86

I’m Chris, widowed. My main hobby/interest is staying alive and even getting older!I have very little interest in social media, I may even write a book on how to avoid it. I spend my time listening to BBC radio, music and documentaries. I enjoy You...

Languages: English

Maxwells

  Colchester, United Kingdom
Male, 53

I like to think I am a positive person with a good out look on life.I enjoy Motorsport and car shows but equally enjoy nature , walking in nature and the peace is amazing.Museums and history are a big passion of mine.I keep enjoying keeping in good s...

Languages: English

Paul xx

  Hull, United Kingdom
Male, 42

Hi I am 40 years old single Person. I share accommodation,work and love Adventures.I like sometimes cook and read newspaper.Will happy to meet new honest and good people

Languages: English, Polish, German

LittleMissSunshine

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 48

I'm a friendly English woman, open-minded, deep-thinking and curious. My interests are many and varied and I love hearing about other people's passions. Someone once described me as "Unfailingly kind, but with a little wicked side". I love walking, r...

Languages: English

smiffstew Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 37

So must be due a new write up. I am a massive mix of absolutely everything and anything. I've always been the try everything person. Main hobbies, I play piano, guitar and the drums, Motocross, Football(Soccer), Golf, Gaming, Reading Science Fiction ...

Languages: English, German

Tinkerbell570 Sponsor Badge

  Highland, United Kingdom
Female, 52

I am friendly, kind and love talking. I enjoy playing badminton, reading, sewing, listening to all kinds of music.

Languages: English

GETRUDE

  Peterborough, United Kingdom
Female, 52

Imy leisure time, I pursue a range of hobbies and interests. I am an avid reader and enjoy exploring both fiction and non-fiction literature. Cooking and baking are activities I find both creative and rewarding. Additionally, I value outdoor activiti...

Languages: English, Shona

Safiyaa

  Stroud, United Kingdom
Female, 19

I love nature and the mountains and trekking. I love travelling and have been to 21 countries. I enjoy extreme sports and I love the ocean and surfing as well. I am an art student specialising in fashion and textiles and I love designers like Yohji Y...

Languages: English, German, Spanish

M.Tri_UK Sponsor Badge

  Upminster, United Kingdom
Male, 53

Hi. I'm an architect working in London, UK, mainly. In my free time I enjoy travelling within the UK and around the world, cycling, cooking, TV and cinema, among many things. I'm easy going, positive, and polite, and very curious about other places ...

Languages: English, French

Yvonne Howard Sponsor Badge

  Truro, United Kingdom
Female, 81

Hi-I am an independent, mature lady with a grown up family. I am retired now and enjoy the company of my family. I love to travel to different countries. I also like gardening, cooking, current affairs and historical novels.I look forward to emailing...

Languages: English