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

Geoge

  Cambridge, United Kingdom
Male, 65

Easy going laid back country fell chat about anything enjoy nature walking going to the beach

Languages: English

Francophile UK

  Sheffield, United Kingdom
Male, 71

I enjoy walking on the beach, history, writing murder/mystery stories, reading, walking in the countryside, travelling and receiving snail mail.

Languages: English

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

Nature4Me

  Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Male, 65

Hi, I'm happily married with three children. I work in health care.I have many interests,I especially like my wildlife garden visiting places such as London when I can.I don't want to give too much away here as will be more interesting when we corres...

Languages: English

nightsinlondon

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 22

Hi my name is rojda , and I was born and raised in London and I also live here too xD , I’m looking for penpals , preferably German speaking to help boost my German skills . I study nursing and I want to be a nurse ofc ! I like anything that involv...

Languages: English, Turkish, Kurdish

Doc999

  Llanelli, United Kingdom
Male, 63

I spend my time looking for plants and trying to identify them and their uses and importance. I am an avid environmentalist and I try to help nature any way I can. My secondary interest is philosophy - i try through study to find a meaning to my life...

Languages: English

IndianCuckHubby

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 46

I'm naturally curious and love exploring ideas across different fields. I work as a data professional, which keeps my analytical side sharp, but I also enjoy cooking (experimenting with Indian and fusion recipes), exploring art, and diving into spiri...

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi

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  Llanidloes, United Kingdom
Male, 68

I am open minded & open hearted but have developed a love of solitude & the peacefulness that it gives me. I have a small dog who is my companion on my walks in the beautiful countryside where I live. I am highly creative, spending several hours a da...

Languages: English

Maya 23

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 49

I am very reserved and quiet person. I do not have any friends.. Therefore looking to have some friends

Languages: English

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  Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Male, 37

Hi! Great to meet you! I'm a busy person with my job but I find myself with periods of time where I have my phone in my hand and the desire to talk to people. I love connecting with people from all different backgrounds and especially people from dif...

Languages: English