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

butterfly2 Sponsor Badge

  BRISTOL, United Kingdom
Female, 60

Hi I am looking for females to write to from all over the globe, I love writing to people the "old fashioned way", like years ago, which has almost all gone now, I miss getting friendship letters in the post. I live with my Husband and 2 grown up bo...

Languages: English

Pesto99

  Oakham, United Kingdom
Female, 57

I am a quite person, married no children or pets,I look after my husband and enjoy reading.

Languages: English

Raven01 Sponsor Badge

  Banbury, United Kingdom
Female, 66

I am retired,I do Diamond Art which I love, I recently lost 6 stones in weight. I have a good sense of humour. I am caring, empathetic, kind, but I am also a strong woman. I am married and I have one daughter and three grandchildren. I like to go to ...

Languages: English

Needles14

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Female, 30

I like walks and reading, and wish I had more time for the various art/craft hobbies that I accumulate! Very into roller skating/roller derby. A bit spooky, alot socially awkward, generally horrible at describing myself or my interests. Get overly in...

Languages: English, French

Living lighter

  Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom
Female, 36

I’m a happily married mum of two teenagers, I spend a lot of time running round after my children’s hobbies and volunteering for a grassroots football club. I like to spend my free time split between relaxing in long baths and reading and then go...

Languages: English

GTX73 Sponsor Badge

  Kingsbridge, United Kingdom
Male, 52

I am outgoing with a wicked sense of humour. I like to believe I am intelligent...but you can judge me on that! I work hard in an executive role. I live by the sea and love being outdoors. I do like writing poems!

Languages: English, French

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  Kingston Upon Hull, United Kingdom
Male, 82

Successful retired but very busy with my businesses. Caring intelligent and very experienced in many aspects of business and lifeHave a School teaching English in Thailand. I enjoy organizing international exchange for students and teachers between t...

Languages: English

Abi66

  Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Female, 33

Kind and outgoing. Prefer to have a quiet life though. I live with my partner and we have a French bulldog who is our whole world. I love to go for a walk , read new books and do some cooking at home . I love to go out to coffee shops and explore the...

Languages: English

Dave J

  Uk, United Kingdom
Male, 36

Enjoy fishing, hiking camping swimming playing pool relaxing by the fire and watching movies. Enjoys going camping and sleeping outside listening to the peaceful breeze go by to relax from the stress of the world outside.

Languages: English, Welsh, French, Polish, Spanish

Sensible 2

  Warrington, United Kingdom
Male, 62

Looking for a married female to chat about family, life and anything else . If you’re in the same boat I’m sure you’ll understand where I’m coming from . Interests include music, photography and computing

Languages: English