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

Robbie1963

  Widnes, United Kingdom
Male, 62

Hi I'm a single guy looking for female friends to chat to....any Country will doI'm divorced with 3 children

Languages: English

Maxwells

  Colchester, United Kingdom
Male, 53

I like to think I am a positive person with a good out look on life.I enjoy Motorsport and car shows but equally enjoy nature , walking in nature and the peace is amazing.Museums and history are a big passion of mine.I keep enjoying keeping in good s...

Languages: English

Chris8585 Sponsor Badge

  United Kingdom
Female, 66

I like films, countryside, nature, family and pets but don’t have any at the moment, I like to think I am friendly but a bit shy, and generally easygoing

Languages: English

Lohad

  United Kingdom
Male, 34

I enjoy going for hikes, walking my dog, photography and watching movies. I am kind and easy going, will talk to anyone

Languages: English

Little Miss Lisa

  Birmingham, United Kingdom
Female, 54

Hello I am a friend from Birmingham, England, looking for like minded friendship to exchange language skills and news worldwide. My interests include dance, theatre, languages, vegetarianism and charity work. Please message me initially and we can b...

Languages: English, French, Italian, German

DBA8 Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 57

I enjoy laughter and see this as one of the most powerful remedies to everything that challenges us emotionally and physically! I enjoy anything creative from drawing to cooking and enjoy swimming. I have family in London,Devon and overseas. I have a...

Languages: English

tia.0248

  United Kingdom
Female, 19

Im currently studying product design and design engineering at university but outside of that I love to read, bake, cook, doing puzzles, listening to music and crochet or spending time in nature. I live in a small coastal town in England so spend AL...

Languages: English

Saffie44

  Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Female, 44

I’m a fun bubbly person who is looking to make some friends around the world . I love to get know other cultures .

Languages: English, Turkish

Scotlandnaut Sponsor Badge

  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Male, 46

Hi everyone! I’m a fun easygoing and kind person. I live in Glasgow, Scotland. I’m kinda geeky and have always liked video games and comics, table top games and even cosplay from time to time. I have a real interest in Japanese culture and have e...

Languages: English

Jigger342

  Grimsby, United Kingdom
Male, 69

My name is Rick, or on a posh day Richard! but don't think i'm that age in my head.I like walking, but not into military style yomp's over unforgiving terrain! I do like trying to see nature in the wild, but not obsessed with it. I must try and get b...

Languages: English