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

Arellyn

  Hayling Island, United Kingdom
Female, 25

I’m a very spontaneous person and always on the go, whether that’s last-minute flights or volunteering with the RNLI. I live an active life and enjoy staying busy, but I’ve always had a strong love for writing. I like learning about people, hea...

Languages: English, French

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

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

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

BillyBonney

  Sheppy, United Kingdom
Male, 55

Easy going, friendly. Good sense of humour. Deep thinker. Love talking about all sorts of subjects.

Languages: English

Lady44

  Chulmleigh, United Kingdom
Female, 46

Hi, I’m a reserved but easy going person, that is interested in like minded and warm and loving people to be friends with from different countries. I don’t trust easily, but once I do you see me open up more and more.

Languages: English, French, Spanish

Nature4Me

  Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Male, 65

Hi, I'm happily married with three children. I work in health care.I have many interests,I especially like my wildlife garden visiting places such as London when I can.I don't want to give too much away here as will be more interesting when we corres...

Languages: English

Stivchik B

  Hillingdon, United Kingdom
Male, 59

Hello, I am Steve from England. I live to the northwest of London, on the edge of suburbia. I'd describe myself as naturally introspective - and I definitely prefer the surroundings of natural environments to artificial settings. I've enjoyed to writ...

Languages: English, Russian

Mikey D Magic

  Liverpool, United Kingdom
Male, 60

I'm humorous and good company. I am addicted to football and red wine. I love walking and intelligent conversation- nights out and nights in. I enjoy travel and am in love with the Mediterranean Sea. I like language and experiencing other cultures.

Languages: English

Raine3112

  Market Drayton, United Kingdom
Female, 53

A young thinking person , loves animals especially my dogs , family is everything . I like to read .Im on a weight loss journey and have recently faced some fears and joined a gym .

Languages: English