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

Angel27

  Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom
Female, 48

I enjoy music from 1950s rock n roll to 80s 90s dance and Motown & soul I like paranormal ghost hunting and films I enjoy keeping fit Pilates walking.I like to relax in the sun and enjoy a peaceful environment when relaxing.I like to socialise and li...

Languages: English, French

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  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

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  Manchester, United Kingdom
Female, 32

Hi I love reading, crafts, long walks/hikes. Fluent in sarcasm, memes and useless trivia. If you can handle dark humour and nerdy tangents, we'll get along just fine.I am introverted, but once I am comfortable I will not shut up.I love photography, ...

Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi

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

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  Dawlish, United Kingdom
Female, 50

Gentle soul, looking to connect with other people across the globe. I’m into reading, watching documentaries especially travel ones. I enjoy getting out into the great outdoors, walking in the beautiful countryside where I live. Any other gentle so...

Languages: English

cupofjoe

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Male, 24

Hi there, it's nice to meet you! I'm a journalist and uni student living in lovely Edinburgh, Scotland, looking to make new friends online. I'm pretty interested in a lot of things, so hopefully we'll have something to connect over -- try me! For som...

Languages: English, German, French, Ukrainian

LS390

  Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Female, 35

Hi! I'm from Wales and I'm keen to make lots of new friends from around the world. I'm a lover of tea and a good book especially the classics! Owner of 2 adorable cats :) Devout old movie watcher, podcast listener and hiker.

Languages: English, Welsh

SR89

  England, United Kingdom
Female, 30

Stay home stay safe is a good idea in winter. But I still go walking. I like shopping. It is nice to have pen friends. People are usually friends with someone nearby now. But it is still nice to have some people to talk to.

Languages: English

FLANRA

  Barnsley, United Kingdom
Male, 47

Outgoing, friendly, chatty. Willing to discuss anything apart from politics or religion. Love a good laugh:)

Languages: English

Rocket Queen1212

  Southampton, United Kingdom
Female, 54

I am happiest in nature or with my 3 year old Grandson.I love to bake and read and listen to music.I crochet for my sanity as I am mostly housebound. I make mostly gifts for my family and baby blankets.My favourite saying is... I'd rather have thirty...

Languages: English