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

Chaza88 Sponsor Badge

  United Kingdom
Female, 67

I am a female I enjoy cooking, sports, music, and Boxing. I am looking for a penfriend who is honest and decent and does not smoke

Languages: English

Mr Optimistic Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 31

I spend a lot of my time reading. When I’m not working or reading I enjoy going for a run to clear my head.

Languages: English

Chiffchaff Sponsor Badge

  Thornton-Cleveleys, United Kingdom
Male, 64

I am quite shy, polite and a little misanthropic perhaps.I love nature - particularly ornithology, walking, reading, occasionally watch sport and I love to play golf.

Languages: English, French, Russian

CocoC

  United Kingdom
Female, 66

I'm interested in people and lifestyles. I enjoy people watching when on holiday. I like people with a good sense of humour.I enjoy watching sport such as rugby, cricket and tennis.I like travelling. At home I enjoy cooking reading and gardening. ...

Languages: English

Flozz95

  Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Female, 30

I am a bubbly individual, i love connecting with new people. I love to read, be out in nature. Visit stately homes and museums with my children. I love a good concert! Would love to meet new people from all over and learn more about anything and ever...

Languages: English

ready84uk

  Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
Male, 41

An introvert here to make new friends during these crazy times! I find it easier to chat to people online and life can get lonely sometimes

Languages: English

Whimsical Explorer Sponsor Badge

  Worrall, United Kingdom
Male, 49

I can be cautious and introvert but I'm curious minded and enjoy going on walks in the beautiful countryside near my home. I'm just as happy staying in and listening to music, watching TV and movies, reading and writing as I am going outside for grea...

Languages: English, Japanese, Latvian, German

Benny_Hill1927 Sponsor Badge

  Thirsk, United Kingdom
Male, 41

I’m a very open minded and quite funny person, I like to discover new things and hear about different experiences. I’m interested in many things, the main ones being languages, sports, reading and travelling. I spend my time either working out, r...

Languages: English, Spanish, German, Greek

Missy2244

  Essex, United Kingdom
Female, 68

I am a lady who loves meeting people and going to places as I am a outgoing person. I am very grounded and down to earth.. I enjoy travelling abroad seeing new country's. I am retired now after years of working in the Health Industry...I enjoy makin...

Languages: English

tomalo Sponsor Badge

  Truro, United Kingdom
Male, 40

Hi, my native language is English, i live in England, UK. I can help anyone with English learning or improvement. Apart from language learning, just making friends is something i would like, as i enjoy to chat on any topic. i take an interest i...

Languages: English, French, Ukrainian