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

Megaroonie

  East Kilbride, United Kingdom
Female, 65

Hi, I'm Meg, Mum of 4 who's ages range from 39 to 22 - so I'm either keen or insane, ha!ha. I have enjoyed corresponding for over 30 years, love writing to people and have made some good friends over the years. I love to visit the sea or loch or rive...

Languages: English

Summers 2026

  Leeds, United Kingdom
Female, 38

I’m a nice caring kind woman a nice friend to have I like keeping fit looking good a good listener

Languages: English

Born in Belfast Sponsor Badge

  Banbridge, United Kingdom
Female, 59

I like to travel. My favourite place to visit is Poland. I work long hours. Usually twelve hour days with dementia patients. In my spare time I love to spend time with family. I have a rather large family so it’s usually chaotic. I like to listen t...

Languages: English

Chris47

  Howden, United Kingdom
Male, 48

Hi I like walking in the local countryside watching movies and most sports.I like ti think im a fairly funny nice guy.

Languages: English

Eyes to the sky Sponsor Badge

  Chipping Sodbury, United Kingdom
Male, 65

I think I’m fairly happy go lucky I still work full time when I do get free time I enjoy sports, motorcycles and selling on the internet my main hobby is plane spotting I know it sounds geeky but it something a enjoy having spent many years in avia...

Languages: English

Cultural Keepsake: Classic car run

Oscar27 Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 59

I am single, I live in London and I work in the legal profession. I tend to work long hours, but they do say that a busy mind is a happy mind. I am very interested in other cultures and other ways of life.

Languages: English

Jay333

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 44

Fun easy to get along with guy! Love long chats and chatting about absolutely anything!!!!

Languages: English

Rutherford

  Birmingham, United Kingdom
Female, 62

I am nurse, enjoy the simple things in life,walking in the country side and being with family and friends.

Languages: English

Cameron Fender

  Jedburgh, United Kingdom
Male, 28

Hi there, I am very shy but looking to reach out and make friends from different places. Looking to build self confidence and gain friends I can have for a long time. Id like to keep in touch frequently with people who I share interests with.

Languages: English

Alison Dawn

  shillingstone, United Kingdom
Female, 64

Love to do lots of things. Always interested in learning new skills and finding out about other lives and other cultures. Definitely enjoy being outside so lots of walking , exploring and adventuring. Have travelled to many places and intend to trave...

Languages: English, Spanish