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

SteveJ66 Sponsor Badge

  Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Male, 59

I have a diverse level of interest, but am open to learning new areas within and beyond my current likes.I love travel, history and the arts, properly above all things. I am an intelligent, kind and caring type of person, who is open minded, but also...

Languages: English

Bubble Top 5

  Manchester, United Kingdom
Male, 50

I would like to believe I am quite an interesting person. Pretty chilled too. I find that I am friendly and quite open. I enjoy reading both fiction and non fiction and at times attempt to write stuff ( mostly for personal consumption). In my free ti...

Languages: English

Nin95

  Uk, United Kingdom
Female, 30

I’m an outgoing person, I love animals, travelling and learning about different countries and cultures! I’m a beauty therapist and makeup artist, I love to read, colour, and I am a gym girly!

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

Bradgate_Park_Navigator

  Loughborough, United Kingdom
Male, 25

Hi there! I am a nerd who interested in engineering and science ideas. From small tech gadgets to space rockets, I would love to spend all my time to invetigate and explore. During my spare time, I love to participate in community service and sport a...

Languages: Cantonese, English, Mandarin, French

Paul1965

  St helens, United Kingdom
Male, 60

The best way to find out is come and talk,I'm an open book and which may seem strange on here an honest open book

Languages: English

SnowJ

  Leeds, United Kingdom
Female, 33

If I am honest, I love having friendships but find it hard to make friends. I am loyal, kind and loving and I have two beautiful children. I feel that I am at a period in my life where I stand up for the outcasts, I believe that everyone has a chance...

Languages: English, French

Cultural Keepsake: Mother Shipton’s Cave and Petrifying Well

Bradderz01

  HERNE BAY, United Kingdom
Male, 33

Hi all im bradley , from Herne bay England My friends say I'm a fun & caring person who always makes them laugh . My favourite sport Is badminton & used to badminton for my local club .I have a keen interest in all history but my favourite h...

Languages: English

Grey1977

  Aylesbury, United Kingdom
Male, 48

People say im kind and caring and will help anybody in need, have a dry and sometimes dark sense of humour. Love to travel and take quick weekends away. Fascinated by ww2 history

Languages: English

GraceLux

  United Kingdom
Female, 31

I'm a super duper introvert, a mother to many plants (and they all have names), and a DVD/VHS collector (someone has to!) I'm also bursting with enthusiasm for the little things and always grateful, even on the bad days. Movies make me happier than j...

Languages: English, Spanish