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

Ky0la0

  Lincoln, United Kingdom
Female, 18

I spend a lot of my time crocheting, reading and doing uni work. Im a big fan of musical theatre but I will listen to any music. I am trying to learn French as my dad was fluent and he didnt get to teach me.

Languages: English, French

Tanya50bradley Sponsor Badge

  Southampton, United Kingdom
Female, 52

I'm disabled so home bound but always laughing I have many interests from reading , diamond painting and penpalling I love writing letters and receiving mail through the post . I love theatre going to see musicals , enjoy whole range of music especia...

Languages: English

YoghurtSpoon

  Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom
Female, 18

I like local history, philosophy, im curious about everything! I wish to urban explore and look for old pottery in streams. I like dancing, and musicals and makeup. Idk, it’s hard to describe your personality right??

Languages: English, Welsh

Jimbo89 Sponsor Badge

  Carlisle, United Kingdom
Male, 36

I'm really not great at talking about myself, but I'll give it a shot.I am extremely shy and introverted, but I open up and become a lot more talkative once I feel comfortable around people; it can take me a while to reach that point sometimes though...

Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese

GJack789

  Cambridge, United Kingdom
Male, 53

Laid back male, have hit middle age and looking to see what and who else there is in the world. Interested in sport, music, TV. But most of all, interested in people. Love getting to know people and learning from everyone I meet.

Languages: English, French

Spaceman29 Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 56

I am an open and easy going person who enjoys getting to know new people and swapping stories. I have a few hobbies including listening to many different kinds of music, movies (my favourite being horror both old and new), gaming and some gardening. ...

Languages: English

Jenny3 Sponsor Badge

  Durham, United Kingdom
Female, 57

I live in the north east of England. Hobbies include yoga, meditation, reading, music and travel. I enjoy genuine conversations, laughter and learning new things.

Languages: English

LittleMissSunshine

  London, United Kingdom
Female, 48

I'm a friendly English woman, open-minded, deep-thinking and curious. My interests are many and varied and I love hearing about other people's passions. Someone once described me as "Unfailingly kind, but with a little wicked side". I love walking, r...

Languages: English

Lupin77 Sponsor Badge

  United Kingdom
Female, 63

Analytical thinker and curious explorer, who loves mountains, lakes, sea coasts and global travel. Enjoys lifelong learning and connecting with the stories of people I meet.

Languages: English, French, German

Ladyprincess

  Horsham, United Kingdom
Female, 27

I have a bubbly personality I like a laugh and a joke. My interests are fashion nature movies music the paranormal reading writing crafts and collecting things and travelling when I can.

Languages: English