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

JW16 Sponsor Badge

  York, United Kingdom
Female, 61

I am a very friendly and outgoing person. I enjoy going to music concerts, going to the cinema and the theatre, doing pub quizzes, reading, knitting, gardening and generally socialising. I have a good sense of humour and I enjoy meeting new people an...

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

Khane

  United Kingdom
Male, 25

Pen palling is my new interest. I am here for interesting conversations and meeting different people, real different.

Languages: English

BrightOrangeLeaves

  Kent, United Kingdom
Female, 44

I enjoy finding out about different people and learning about new cultures and languages.

Languages: English, French, Cantonese, Hebrew

Bea.utiful

  Kendal, United Kingdom
Female, 48

Hello there! I am looking for like minded long letter writing female snail mail pals. I'm an INFJ, deep thinker, and have immense depth and soul. I'm an outdoors girl and love walking, hiking, camping, stargazing, nature, wildlife, rivers, oceans, wa...

Languages: English, French, Scottish Gaelic, Finnish

Bookish24

  Newcastle, United Kingdom
Male, 36

I am a native English speaker who loves reading, drawing/painting, writing and cooking. I have an interest in history and cinema, and would be happy to discuss these interests with anyone. I can also try to help with English!Even after sending a vi...

Languages: English, French, German

PMD

  Frome, United Kingdom
Male, 66

Fun, educated, like writing letters, enjoy all normal things. Walking my dog, nice coffee, eating out.

Languages: English

Angel_face22

  Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Female, 26

Looking to chat with some new people and form friendships :) I like chatting with different people, getting to know them and learning new things. I am mixed European heritage, I’m also a student which takes up most of my time. When I have free time...

Languages: Spanish

Lici Sponsor Badge

  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

Scorpion Sponsor Badge

  Waterfoot Rossendale, United Kingdom
Male, 69

Would be nice to correspond with any people that are interested in writing and sharing their story. I am a good listener and I like to help people if I can. I live alone, with my lovely dog and she takes good care of me! I am an outdoor person and l...

Languages: English