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

Spicecat

  Broadstairs, United Kingdom
Female, 61

I live in Kent, England, originally from Yorkshire. I have just entered my sixties. I work for the NHS. I have one adult son. I am a home bird, an introvert, with hobbies including knitting, crocheting and making ATCs. I collect stamps and postcards ...

Languages: English

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  Bungay, United Kingdom
Male, 55

Im an easy going guy with a sense of humour.I I love gaming and listening to music especially Rock. Im a big kid at heart who tries not to take life to seriously unless i really have to.I have a canine best friend called Pip and I suffer from depres...

Languages: English

Ju2026

  Southport, United Kingdom
Female, 57

Friendly once I get to know people. I enjoy going out with friends, to the cinema or theatre. I have enjoyed music festivals in the past. I do like listening to music and also enjoy watching a good movie. I would probably say I’m more of an i...

Languages: English

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  Dover, United Kingdom
Female, 47

When I'm not busy playing board games -anything from 'Aliens' to 'Mansions of Madness', I'm usually in the great outdoors walking or running. When I'm not busy working, I'm practicing my drawing, painting and writing skills. I'm more of a dog than a ...

Languages: German, English

Profilename222

  Uk, United Kingdom
Female, 22

Hello! I'm an introvert student who enjoys reading, writing, history, exercising and running, the cinema, baking and cooking and listening to/practising music and dogs. Leave a message if you'd like to connect and I'll try to get back ASAP, thanks.

Languages: English, French, Spanish

Eldorando

  Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Male, 60

Hello.easy going guy looking for friendly chat.if anyone interested just send me a message.thanks.

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

Washington7

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 20

Hi everyone, Welcome to my profile page :)If I am honest I am a bit of a chatter box with the right people I do enjoy a laugh and hearing other people's funny stories. I consider myself to be an honest and caring person. In my spare time I enjoy watc...

Languages: English

Mouche202

  Dartford, United Kingdom
Female, 46

I enjoy reading very much and to a lesser extent playing board games and video games. I am quite shy and prefer one to one conversations and find groups intimidating. I like doing cultural activities like going to museums and the theatre and I like s...

Languages: English, Bengali, Hindi, German

Ems1

  United Kingdom
Female, 44

Where to start!? I enjoy reading, camping, walking in the countryside or on the beach, going to the cinema or getting a coffee with friends, but can also occasionally be found doing crazy spontaneous things such as rescuing sheep from lakes or gettin...

Languages: English