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

Mr Optimistic Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 31

I spend a lot of my time reading. When I’m not working or reading I enjoy going for a run to clear my head.

Languages: English

Benny_Hill1927 Sponsor Badge

  Thirsk, United Kingdom
Male, 41

I’m a very open minded and quite funny person, I like to discover new things and hear about different experiences. I’m interested in many things, the main ones being languages, sports, reading and travelling. I spend my time either working out, r...

Languages: English, Spanish, German, Greek

komorebi

  Manchester, United Kingdom
Female, 26

Music student, tea enthusiast and hobby hoarder | Hi, I'm a UK based student, and between piano practice and lectures, you'll find me either out with my dog, at my laptop - writing, or researching my next project! I'm hoping to find some friendly peo...

Languages: English, French, Spanish, German

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

Hiraeth555

  Caerphilly, United Kingdom
Male, 32

I am a warm, and friendly person, and a keen photographer (particularly film photography). I love documenting Welsh life and writing little travelogues/micro photoessays (light reading- nothing too heavy). I live in a sleepy village 10 miles or so fr...

Languages: English

SteveJ66 Sponsor Badge

  Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Male, 59

I have a diverse level of interest, but am open to learning new areas within and beyond my current likes.I love travel, history and the arts, properly above all things. I am an intelligent, kind and caring type of person, who is open minded, but also...

Languages: English

FriendbySnailMail

  Lincoln, United Kingdom
Female, 46

Married, INTJ, quirky, introvert face to face, nerd, geek, patient, curious, quiet life lover, anxiety, over thinker.. Love: Gardening, wildlife & garden bird watching, growing plants & veg, cooking, history, country music, sci-fi, fantasy, stickers,...

Languages: English

Jodrell

  Stirling, United Kingdom
Male, 60

Just looking for some chat about anything and everything. Friendship and common interests gets the ball rolling. Big golf player and watcher but love being outdoors, walks by the sea or in the hills wondering at the power and majesty of nature.

Languages: English

Lohad

  United Kingdom
Male, 34

I enjoy going for hikes, walking my dog, photography and watching movies. I am kind and easy going, will talk to anyone

Languages: English

T14A Sponsor Badge

  Belfast, United Kingdom
Male, 66

I believe I’m a kind, friendly and outgoing person. I’m well educated (BA Hon’s) but I prefer to work as a Carpenter. I enjoy being active – walking, running, swimming & cycling, but I also like reading, crafts, history and genealogy. I work ...

Languages: English