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

Vivicae Sponsor Badge

  Dover, United Kingdom
Female, 47

When I'm not busy playing board games -anything from 'Aliens' to 'Mansions of Madness', I'm usually in the great outdoors walking or running. When I'm not busy working, I'm practicing my drawing, painting and writing skills. I'm more of a dog than a ...

Languages: German, 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

CovCol Sponsor Badge

  Lancing, United Kingdom
Male, 60

Easy going loyal honest fun loving like all sports going down the beach generally enjoying life

Languages: English

cuckoo5 Sponsor Badge

  Trowbridge, United Kingdom
Female, 62

I am quite a quiet person. I work for an IT company from home. I love reading and travelling. I am fortunate to have been to many parts of the world with many more to go. I also love animals and foster dogs for a breed rescue charity. I am addic...

Languages: English, French, German

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

Tanya50bradley Sponsor Badge

  Southampton, United Kingdom
Female, 52

I'm disabled so home bound but always laughing I have many interests from reading , diamond painting and penpalling I love writing letters and receiving mail through the post . I love theatre going to see musicals , enjoy whole range of music especia...

Languages: English

Scotia 65

  Scotland, United Kingdom
Female, 60

Fun loving, great sense of humour, honest and reliable. Love socialising although I do like to spend time alone now and then. Enjoy long walks along the beach.

Languages: English

Wild and Free

  Inverness, United Kingdom
Female, 72

I am Irish but live in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. I am a keen reader and enjoy walking, painting, crafts, cinema, museums and exhibitions. I also like to cycle and go cross-country skiing, visit islands and watch wildlife. I am int...

Languages: English, French, Spanish, German

zuuuu

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 29

I’m a bubbly, curious person who loves the simple joys of life and learning new things. I enjoy reading, collecting fun facts, and quietly researching whatever sparks my interest. I love exploring new places, hiking, and rollerblading, as well as s...

Languages: Romanian, English, Spanish

Brit3368 Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 37

I'm a proud Londoner, but I have a deep passion for travel and exploring new places, always curious to hear stories and perspectives from around the globe.In my downtime, I'm an enthusiastic walker and a self-proclaimed foodie, happiest when finding ...

Languages: English