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

Dee Dee M

  Falkirk, United Kingdom
Female, 62

Happy to find some new people to chat with . I like to spend time with my granddaughters. Use to draw likes knitting, gardening and cooking

Languages: English

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

Billy123

  United Kingdom
Male, 34

I’m someone who’s curious, thoughtful, and always open to learning new things. I enjoy meaningful conversations, creative projects, and helping others where I can. In my free time, I like spending time with family and exploring new places, watchi...

Languages: English, Urdu

FLANRA

  Barnsley, United Kingdom
Male, 47

Outgoing, friendly, chatty. Willing to discuss anything apart from politics or religion. Love a good laugh:)

Languages: English

Mayface

  SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom
Female, 51

I am an active individual with a curious mind and a playful attitude. I work in primary education. I have a grown up family. I enjoy being outside not inside. I love to laugh. I am kind, caring and considerate. I can lose focus. I would say a little ...

Languages: English

Philosopher_In_Scotland Sponsor Badge

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Male, 39

I’m a crazy cat Dad from Edinburgh in Scotland.I have just recently completed a First Class Honours degreeIn German and English, which I achieved while holding down full time work . I love reading about history, philosophy and languages, I support ...

Languages: English, German

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

Ash Smith 1988

  Barnsley, United Kingdom
Male, 37

Hi all im Ashley from the uk. I have learning difficulties but it doesnt stop me having fun, i also have a brain injury from when i was assaulted in a mistaken identity attack. If you want to chat drop me a message

Languages: English

Tel wms

  BRIDLINGTON, United Kingdom
Male, 51

Hello all, Originally from north wales but now live in a house by the sea. I am looking to correspond with interesting people from all walks of life. My interests include:- Walks in the country, films , music and following my local football side

Languages: English, Welsh

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