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

Eclipse1

  newmarket, United Kingdom
Male, 64

I am an extrovert , love company .My interests are varied including sports , books , fine art, museums , galleries ,horses and film and theatre .I love History and Literature . Also I am a huge fan of Oscar Wilde.

Languages: English

Cultural Keepsake: My home town Newmarket

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  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

Silver Mouse

  Kings Stanley, United Kingdom
Female, 60

Single, no children but I work with 4-11 year-olds. Big fan of Eurovision and Strictly Come Dancing.Love most animals especially cats though I don't have any of my own. I've been writing to people around the world since I was 11 years old and have be...

Languages: English

Huedong

  Aylesford, United Kingdom
Male, 26

I am laid back easy going person who enjoys travelling. I’m interested in making new friends all around the world. My other interests are space; culture, food and gaming. Joining this site to learn more about my interests by speaking to other peopl...

Languages: English

Harry 1970

  Brighton, United Kingdom
Male, 55

I love reading, music, travelling, history, science, art, country walks, lots of things. I also love radio and TV and seeing friends when I can. I like the slower pace of life so prefer chats and coffee to social media. I like seeing the positive sid...

Languages: English, French

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  Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Male, 37

I am a person who loves meeting new people and engage in interesting conversation. I have lived in two different countries, far from my home country, which allowed me to have an open mind and face several challenges of getting used to new culture. Bu...

Languages: English, Bengali, Hindi

HollyH

  Wales, United Kingdom
Female, 34

I am or like to think that I'm a funny gal, I love to make people smile and laugh. I think I'm quite a unique sort, possibly slightly mad but in a good way!! Wildlife/animal/nature obsessed, always have been. I went through an extreme obsession with ...

Languages: English, Welsh, Swahili, German

Heather W

  Wick, United Kingdom
Female, 50

Due to some issues, I tend to be a stay-at-home, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying what I can in life. I'm a creative person and enjoy mail art, zines and creative art journaling. Reading, cult shows and movies, world music, foods and cultures. ...

Languages: English

DavidPN

  Leeds, United Kingdom
Male, 38

Just a normal guy living in the countryside, I have a boring job which I love though, and I have various interests, music for first, as I can play several instruments, I am pretty much a musical person. I am not into football or sport in general, but...

Languages: English

Uncle Bulgaria

  Nottingham, United Kingdom
Male, 67

Now that I'm retired, I have a lot of free time. I'm interested in connecting with people who live anywhere, especially in places I've never been to, whether it's the UK or around the world.

Languages: English, French, German, Bulgarian