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

Ellen Ann Sponsor Badge

  Laindon, United Kingdom
Female, 49

Hi I'm a single mum of twins. I enjoy reading, walking and exploring places I have never been before, when given the opportunity. I like to draw and take photos but I can't claim to be very good at either of these. I love to write. I work hard and I'...

Languages: English

Belavista

  CHESTER, United Kingdom
Female, 68

I am a very kind caring lady very loyal to all my friends, I love going to my local gym, walking in nature, love to go on days out, travel, enjoy the Arts including theatre ballet opera both pop and classical music and enjoy being by the sea or river...

Languages: English, Spanish

Caelirosa Sponsor Badge

  Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Male, 42

Traditional Pisces through and through. Sometimes aloof or daydreaming, thinking up stories which maybe one day I'll pen. Happy to chat about anything. Love Reading, Movies, Gaming and Food. I take Taekwondo classes and slowly getting more proficien...

Languages: English

Carlew

  Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Female, 60

I have quite a bubbly personality with a dose of sarcasm I love to talk & have a laugh. Trying to visit & explore different parts of the world.Health & fitness is important to me & Just started at the gym, don't have a clue what I'm doing but you ...

Languages: English

Roberto711M Sponsor Badge

  Telford, United Kingdom
Male, 59

I love interesting conversations about the world, I like to think there is more to the world than what you see, I was recently diagnosed with autism. I love motorcycles and old cars, steam engine and all types of machines, as an ex mechanic I have a ...

Languages: English

Cultural Keepsake: Iron bridge, Shropshire

Kay41

  Kent, United Kingdom
Female, 46

I’d like to chat to someone on a frequent basis. Someone that I can get to know and talk about day to day life with. Someone who is not too serious but can hold a good conversation. I like to enjoy life with plenty of laughs and giggles along the w...

Languages: English

LittleMissSunshine

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 48

I'm a friendly English woman, open-minded, deep-thinking and curious. My interests are many and varied and I love hearing about other people's passions. Someone once described me as "Unfailingly kind, but with a little wicked side". I love walking, r...

Languages: English

Poetrylover26

  Canterbury, United Kingdom
Female, 48

I love exercising and often do Pilates, as well as going swimming and to the gym and doing Personal Training.I enjoy reading novels, historical fiction, books about the Victorian era. I also read and write poetry, and attend several poetry events bo...

Languages: English

AFTG4life

  Kent, United Kingdom
Unspecified, 18

Hey, I'm L, I'm living in the UK. I really love reading, anime, manga, art and music. In general love anything fandom related. I spend alot of my time reading but I also love cooking and baking, specifically for my family. I love travelling to new pl...

Languages: English, Russian, Ukrainian, Japanese

Alex in the UK

  Gravesend, United Kingdom
Male, 49

I’m a thoughtful, curious person who enjoys meaningful conversation and learning how others see the world. I probably overthink things, but I enjoy exploring ideas, stories, and what gives life purpose.I spend my time balancing family life, work, a...

Languages: English