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

Summers 2026

  Leeds, United Kingdom
Female, 38

I’m a nice caring kind woman a nice friend to have I like keeping fit looking good a good listener

Languages: English

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  Walmer, United Kingdom
Female, 78

I am in my 70's, am married, and we have 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren. I am now retired but used to work as a secretary in the mental health team for older adults in this area. My interests are singing, reading, doing crosswords/puzzles, languages...

Languages: English, French, German

Sommervillain Sponsor Badge

  Haverfordwest, United Kingdom
Male, 21

Hey! I'm an introspective person who strives for simple living, and connecting with a wide range of people. I like going really in depth into a variety of topics, Wikipedia is my favourite website by far! I am interested in anything that involves bei...

Languages: English, Welsh, Spanish, Norwegian

Lou0904

  Manchester, United Kingdom
Female, 21

I am a student focusing on history and politics. I love history, reading and nature. I love to spend time with my friends and family, exploring new places or just having a chill film night at home. I love to have a laugh but also enjoy serious conver...

Languages: English

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  Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Female, 63

 Hi,I’m easygoing and honest, enjoy going to the theatre and generally trying to keep as fit as I can by walking and cycling. Being an avid reader, I always have a book on the go and like to read suspense and crime novels.I am a great animal lo...

Languages: English

Chris47

  Howden, United Kingdom
Male, 48

Hi I like walking in the local countryside watching movies and most sports.I like ti think im a fairly funny nice guy.

Languages: English

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

How does your garden grow

  Ammanford, United Kingdom
Female, 71

I am retired and love gardening easy going and tolerant ,live simply and do not do travelling . Like to think I am friendly and reasonably happy .enjoy nature and walking , try and be healthy ( could do better ) have a dog but also like cats and love...

Languages: English

Spacecake26 Sponsor Badge

  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

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