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

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

Tasmin

  Manchester, United Kingdom
Female, 27

Hi! I love anime& manga. I like reading (mostly romantasy) I keep a reading journal and regular journal! I’m a Virgo and ISFJ. I enjoy all kinds of music from metal to k-pop. I love the rain and the autumnal atmosphere! I also have 2 dogs!

Languages: English, French

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

Lunarose333

  Warrington, United Kingdom
Female, 18

Hi, I’m Luna-Rose, an old soul in England, originally from Ireland. I study Fine Art and adore painting, baking, reading, film, photography, archery, travelling, and music from the ’50s–’90s. I’m curious, introspective, and drawn to letters...

Languages: English, French, Italian, Irish (Gaelic)

Jason1970

  Doncaster, United Kingdom
Male, 55

Hi,I live in a little place called Yorkshire and look forward to hearing from people from all over the world.Please note I will never send money no matter how ill or in danger you are so for the scammers out there don't bother trying.

Languages: English

Mikey aldershot

  Aldershot, United Kingdom
Male, 58

Hi love to get out and about, my kids and grandchildren are my world, would like penpals anywhere especially the USA , love history and shopping, weird right lol anyway I really would be happy to chat to anyone I always have time for people ,

Languages: English

J00079

  Brentwood, United Kingdom
Female, 64

I like to read biographies. historical non-fiction and watch documentaries, crime dramas and classic comedies. I'm a freelance writer and submit poetry and short fiction for competitions and magazine publication. Jigsaw puzzles are relaxing when I ge...

Languages: English

ldl07

  Burton-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Female, 18

I enjoy spending time in nature and camping with friends. I’m trying to learnt the guitar currently

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

Hazeydaze Sponsor Badge

  Bath, United Kingdom
Female, 47

My interests are cooking, knitting, going to a heads up group in horinton. Mosaicing.a girls shopping day out. Going for a facial in frontline salon once every month. Doing word searches doing pottery at heads up. I don't have any sisters. Just one b...

Languages: English