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

Born in Belfast Sponsor Badge

  Banbridge, United Kingdom
Female, 58

I like to travel. My favourite place to visit is Poland. I work long hours. Usually twelve hour days with dementia patients. In my spare time I love to spend time with family. I have a rather large family so it’s usually chaotic. I like to listen t...

Languages: English

NatalieM

  Manchester, United Kingdom
Female, 71

HiI have a good sense of humour, keeps you going, love to chat or email on any subjects close to my heart, prefer the winter to summer, but love holidays, museums and the arts are a passion, so if anyone would like to correspond that would be wonderf...

Languages: English

Two for tea

  Cowbridge, United Kingdom
Female, 68

Female with children and grandchildren. I enjoy friendships. I’m interested in history, philosophy and ancient monuments. I love sightseeing and exploring. I always have a creative project to work on just small things which give me pleasure and mak...

Languages: English

Funkenstein.

  Leeds, United Kingdom
Male, 57

Hello world! I'm Neil,I'm a happy go lucky deep thinker I'm an avid reader (i read most things from quality sci-fi to eastern philosophy) and a musician. Playing, listening to music is my main passion. I also write songs.

Languages: English

T14A Sponsor Badge

  Belfast, United Kingdom
Male, 66

I believe I’m a kind, friendly and outgoing person. I’m well educated (BA Hon’s) but I prefer to work as a Carpenter. I enjoy being active – walking, running, swimming & cycling, but I also like reading, crafts, history and genealogy. I work ...

Languages: English

cherry.halo_112

  Newcastle, United Kingdom
Female, 18

Hey! I’m a creative person who enjoys drawing, horse riding, and getting lost in books, anime, and manga. I love the mix of quiet time and active days. I’ve always been curious about other cultures and languages, and I’d love to travel more in ...

Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, French

Italic nib

  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Male, 63

When it comes to writing the greatest gift you can give someone is your time. Time spent in writing but also time spent in reading. There is a trend in cooking which goes away from the burger to slowly cooked meals. It is called "slow food". If yo...

Languages: English, French

Lankylad73

  St Helens, United Kingdom
Male, 75

I live on my own at the moment. Widowed and looking for email contact with interesting people. Ideally, I would like contact with those living outside UK who have different experiences to me. I would describe my politics as social liberal. I don�...

Languages: English, German, French

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

LettyXOXO

  Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Unspecified, 18

Hiya! I'm an extremely introverted INTP with a fascination for the Nordic countries and their history (hoping to eventually learn all 5 of the languages, currently learning Norwegian and Finnish), when I'm not staring into a history book or Wikipedia...

Languages: Polish, English, Norwegian, Finnish

Cultural Keepsake: Krakow Old Town