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

Jo_uk

  Rossendale, United Kingdom
Female, 37

I’m so absorbed in work and being a mum that I’m not sure what my interests are. I love to be busy and I am quite creative with craft or photography.

Languages: English

Ink and tea

  East Midlands, United Kingdom
Male, 48

I like discovering people through conversation, sharing thoughts. I believe the most interesting things are discovered over time, not explained all at once.

Languages: Italian, English, French

Scotia 65

  Scotland, United Kingdom
Female, 60

Fun loving, great sense of humour, honest and reliable. Love socialising although I do like to spend time alone now and then. Enjoy long walks along the beach.

Languages: English

RT05

  Blackpool, United Kingdom
Male, 20

I play rugby every weekend I like to travel when I can and I love watching martial arts.

Languages: English

ClaireBear79

  Wigan, United Kingdom
Female, 46

I have travelled to Bali several times and am interested in the culture of Bali and learning Bahasa Indonesia/balinese .At home, I like ballroom and Latin dancing, tv shows, music and getting out in nature.

Languages: English, Indonesian

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  Lerwick, United Kingdom
Male, 64

I'm a quiet nature-lover living in Shetland, set in the North Sea, one hundred miles north of mainland Scotland. I'm returning to the site after a couple of years away as I got to know some nice people here, but due to family circumstances I had to s...

Languages: English, French

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  Truro, United Kingdom
Female, 81

Hi-I am an independent, mature lady with a grown up family. I am retired now and enjoy the company of my family. I love to travel to different countries. I also like gardening, cooking, current affairs and historical novels.I look forward to emailing...

Languages: English

LeeSouthern2000

  Sheffield, United Kingdom
Male, 35

Hey, I'm easy going and laid back. I'm fun to chat to and a good listener. I'm looking forward to meeting nice, genuine, people to be come good friends with and exchange emails with

Languages: English

Jo74

  Tollerton, United Kingdom
Female, 81

I am female, married with one daughter and a grandson. My interests include walking, golf and a little tennis, as I do try to keep fit. Also, I enjoy calligraphy and reading. I would love to start writing to penpals again.

Languages: English, German

Macksea

  Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Female, 32

Hi! I'm from the UK, so I highly value a sense of humour and the ability to banter back and forth. I’m very easygoing and love chatting about pretty much anything. I love learning about other people, cultures, customs and interests. I personally en...

Languages: English