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

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  United Kingdom
Female, 21

Hi there, i’m Sabrina — I'm someone who loves finding beauty in everyday moments, I enjoy anything that brings peace & gentleness & a simple joy to life, whether it's a warm herbal tea, reading & writing, yoga, nature walks or hiking, shopping &...

Languages: English

Joe90

  Ashington, United Kingdom
Male, 57

Hi! I enjoy the simple pleasures in life. I’m happiest when I’m outdoors, staying active, or just enjoying some fresh air. That said, I also appreciate quiet nights in with a good film, great food, and even better company.I love a good laugh and ...

Languages: English

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  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

Jordan700

  Bradford, United Kingdom
Male, 32

I love films. Westerns to horror and everything in-between. I'm also an avid audiobook listener! I get through around 2 books a week (depending on length ofc!)

Languages: English

Saffie44

  Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Female, 44

I’m a fun bubbly person who is looking to make some friends around the world . I love to get know other cultures .

Languages: English, Turkish

Will 27

  Wrexham, United Kingdom
Male, 66

Countryman enjoy outside life animals and nature chat on most subjects ,enjoy my garden walking on beach and reading

Languages: English

Brennie69

  Camberwell, United Kingdom
Male, 56

I am a chatty 56yo male from South London looking to share interests in penpal letter form with guys of a similar age and older across the world as I am now an avid writer and my collection of fountain pens, inks and stationery is growing. I like wat...

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

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

Bookish24

  Newcastle, United Kingdom
Male, 36

I am a native English speaker who loves reading, drawing/painting, writing and cooking. I have an interest in history and cinema, and would be happy to discuss these interests with anyone. I can also try to help with English!Even after sending a vi...

Languages: English, French, German