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

Shaiya

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 21

A little about me: I love to write and I’m currently working on a romantasy book I hope to publish. I enjoy reading and exploring new genres, learning new things, and journaling or writing poetry. I recently started ballet and love it. I enjoy rewa...

Languages: English

BenBlack Sponsor Badge

  Bristol, United Kingdom
Male, 47

I’m a thoughtful, confident person with a love for beautiful design, and the stories behind them. Curious by nature and driven by purpose, I enjoy things that has meaning and leaves a lasting memory. I value intelligence, passion, and connection, a...

Languages: English, Spanish

Hemingway

  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Male, 56

"Own only what you can always carry with you: know languages, know countries, know people. Let your memory be your travel bag" Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.Born in London, having since traveled & lived in numerous countries, I now live in the beautiful Cit...

Languages: English, German, Spanish, Croatian

FLANRA

  Barnsley, United Kingdom
Male, 47

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

Languages: English

Ashley D Sponsor Badge

  Luton, United Kingdom
Male, 74

Man married with wonderful wife ,but not much to do sometimes especially in the winter. Love my garden, so out there in the summer. I am a retired electrician and handy at repairing and mending things. My spelling it’s not great, but find I can us...

Languages: English

MarcUK

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 66

Hi, I've been on here before and have a few good friends, but now I'm retired I feel I have room for more. I'm looking for companionship and company. I consider myself an enthusiastic letter writer and am very reliable, I don't give up correspondence...

Languages: English

Robbyshaftoe

  GATESHEAD, United Kingdom
Male, 61

I am a normal fun loving guy, Ex Rugby Union player who enjoys music and Theatre. I am powerfully built and try to keep fit still at my tender age lol.I am semi retired and now spend time with my Grand kids and my passion for coin collecting and soci...

Languages: English

GoldenHourUnknown Sponsor Badge

  Cardiff, United Kingdom
Female, 20

I’m Welsh, so yes, I’ve seen Gavin & Stacey more times than I’d like to admit and will forever defend Barry as an elite location. I’m usually quiet at first, but once I’m comfortable I become outgoing, loud, and a bit of a goofball. Music i...

Languages: English, Welsh, Spanish

Kayd3n717

  Blackpool, United Kingdom
Male, 19

Heyy, I’m Kayden (he/him) and I’m looking to find some penpals!! I find it easy to get along with people and I love to yap. My main interests at the moment are snoopy, sea creatures, reading, journaling and anything whimsical or vintage. I spend ...

Languages: English

artistlh85

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 40

Hi, I would consider myself a pretty easy going guy who enjoys spending time with family friends. When I am not working at a well known London museum, I spend my time creating art works as that is my main passion in life. Due to my art I do enjoy goi...

Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish