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

StrayFacsimilie

  Halifax, United Kingdom
Male, 44

Greetings all,A new year brought a new home/location for me, so why not some new friends too? I’ve got a list of interests that keep me busy, whether its reading; playing guitar and mandolin or (badly) piano; gardening/plants; gym; travel (up next:...

Languages: English, German

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  Rugeley, United Kingdom
Female, 59

Hi Well im a happy go.lucky person love the outdoors and cooking have a dry sense of humour i have an intense job so I like to enjoy my free time hence I thought it would be good to interact with others from far and wide

Languages: English

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  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

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  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

J4KANOR1

  Telford, United Kingdom
Male, 29

I work full-time as an IT Manager for a national charity, but my real passions are animals and the outdoors. I love spending time outside exploring new routes, visiting the coast, or heading out on an adventure with my border collie, Milo, who’s fu...

Languages: English, German, Welsh

Taralou94 Sponsor Badge

  Orkney, United Kingdom
Female, 31

I’m very open minded, enjoy listening to other people and what they have to say. I’ll show and have an interest in things if they are important to you.I love genuine conversations that are meaningful or make you think on things at a deeper level....

Languages: English

Grant84

  Hassocks, United Kingdom
Male, 41

I like to have a laugh and have a great sense of humour, I enjoy history, I also do metal detecting, am happily married and have rescue greyhound who is an retired racer. I also sell things on Ebay.

Languages: English

OliverUK Sponsor Badge

  Canterbury, United Kingdom
Male, 62

I'm divorced, single with grown up kids. Love meeting new people and exchanging regular conversation. I love cooking, eating out, country pubs, music, aromatherapy , meeting people, photography, gardening, galleries and museums, Country walks and b...

Languages: English

Kerryann

  Hampshire, United Kingdom
Female, 61

I am a thoughtful and reflective person who enjoys meaningful conversation and learning from others. I value calm, balance and staying curious about the world.I enjoy going to the theatre and listening to music across many different genres. I like li...

Languages: English

Kimmy58

  Southampton, United Kingdom
Female, 58

Hello looking for penpels .I'm single no kids love dogs gardening ballroomroom dancing linedancing. Love country music photography.classic cars. Buying and selling stuff delgirl.love carboot sales cooking. Chatting. I love Indian food. I like talkin...

Languages: English