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

Tilly Trotter

  Mansfield, United Kingdom
Female, 65

out going personality, friendly, enjoys being wth family, love animals, enjoy many types pf music, reading, enjoy walking in the country side and nature, like looking at antiques, would love to talk to some one in the army in Ukraine, Like docum...

Languages: English

Soloux

  Swindon, Dudley, United Kingdom
Female, 24

In my free time I spend a lot of time with my friends and my three fur babies. I have two guinea pigs called Ziggy and Doug I also have a hamster called Rufus. I am a massive animal lover at heart and always looking to have new pets.

Languages: English

V56

  Swansea, United Kingdom
Male, 46

I'm a positive person looking to make new friends. I like to learn new things and I enjoy writing.

Languages: English, French, Welsh, German

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  London, United Kingdom
Male, 56

I enjoy getting to know new people and sharing stories. I also like to laugh as well as swap thoughts and ideas.My hobbies include watching movies, gardening, trying new foods and scrolling YouTube mainly when I'm bored.

Languages: English

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  channel islands, United Kingdom
Male, 37

I'm an outdoors person and in what ever way that may be, from being in the garden to walking along the cliff paths. I see myself as a genuine guy, a bit shy/quiet to start with and once I see a connection and trust builds I open up more, but I'm very...

Languages: English, French

Wildatheart

  Lancashire, United Kingdom
Female, 36

Hi, I am quiet, sensitive and have mild autism. I do not do so well being indoors and love being out in the fresh air and nature. Hoping to do a masters in Conservation or Anthrozoology. I hope to travel abroad and join volunteer wildlife and animal ...

Languages: English

Cultural Keepsake: Snow walks in Lancashire.

Movie-Cal

  Folkestone, United Kingdom
Male, 35

Hi, I'm Calum. I'm a film nerd from South East England and I have just finished making my first short horror movie!I work as an administrator for my local university and in my spare time I enjoy writing, acting, drawing, and of course, watching movie...

Languages: English

Cultural Keepsake: Town of Folkestone

Esther26

  Nottingham, United Kingdom
Female, 65

I am an introvert but I do like to meet new people and try new things. I am interested in people and enjoy getting to know how people tick. I enjoy spending time with my close friends and having interesting discussions about different subjects. I lov...

Languages: English

Janmar

  Sompting, United Kingdom
Female, 71

Happily married with two grown daughters and six grandchildren. Both my husband and I are retired. My interests/hobbies are varied and especially enjoy reading (fiction), travel/cruises, shopping, cooking/baking, current affairs, jigsaw puzzles, wil...

Languages: English

blueorchid77

  West Midlands, United Kingdom
Male, 19

I love jewellery making and making wind chimes from scrap. I love fashion, films, reading and music - especially Romanian metal, jazz, indie and rock. Love going to gigs, spending time with my friends and meeting new people. I live in a town that's t...

Languages: English, Romanian