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

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  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

David Miller

  Liverpool, United Kingdom
Male, 30

I’m a friendly, curious person who enjoys getting to know people from different cultures and backgrounds. On a normal day I usually work, then unwind with a walk, some music, a bit of reading, or watching something interesting online. I like though...

Languages: English

mcdowell

  Argyll, United Kingdom
Female, 60

Hi,I am a caring person who likes to look after elderly people in the community. I am married for 39yrs with 2 grown up daughters and also have a 13 yr &4yr old grandsons and 4yr old grandaughter.I enjoy cooking , reading and looking after my family ...

Languages: English, Spanish

Mrs C Bridgerton

  LANARK, United Kingdom
Female, 38

Hi am talkative, fun and bit sarcastic. I still feel I live in 80s-00s when comes to movies and music because its the best! I love singing and acting take part in a local pantomime (musical). Love musicals my favorite is SiX, Les Misérables and wick...

Languages: English

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  Reading, United Kingdom
Female, 20

Hi! I’m a big fan of the dark academic style including clothing, buildings and books/poetry – I try to live by carpe diem. My favourite books are Dorian Grey, Babel and Dracula, and I love to collect different copies of them. I also enjoy fantasy...

Languages: English, Dutch

Rumi1234

  Northwich, United Kingdom
Female, 40

Hello there! I am in my mid 30's and would like to meet people from all around the world. I love being outdoors, enjoy discovering the English walking routes, hiking to enjoy magnificent views, feeling the warm sun against my skin, the sound of the o...

Languages: English, Urdu, Arabic

Raindrops on roses

  United Kingdom
Female, 33

I’m total geek and a very creative person, currently very into journaling with way too many washi tapes and stickers with a cooking tv show on in the background. I dabble in all sorts from dungeons and dragons, board games, and many creative projec...

Languages: English

AGirlNamedHope

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 40

Curious. Laidback. Music lover. Sun seeker. Open minded. Eternal optimist. Trying to stay present. Think a little too much (sometimes). Waffle a little too much (often). Searching for something (finding lots of other things). Easy going. Following my...

Languages: English, Spanish

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  Warminster, United Kingdom
Female, 57

Hi, I am a warm and friendly person who enjoys meeting new people. I am a nurse so my spare time is minimal but enjoy cooking, and I will eat most foods and love experimenting. I am married with grown up children, 2 cats,a dog and a few chickens. I d...

Languages: English, Italian

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