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

Nickf

  Hampshire, United Kingdom
Male, 49

Loving life and spending my free time watching sport going out and generally trying to make most of life

Languages: English

Apple1

  United Kingdom
Female, 53

I’m quiet,but love conversation. That’s why I’m here, just to have some interesting chats with interesting people! Maybe short chat or longer discussions. So send me message and let’s see how we get on.

Languages: English

GHudson

  Wales, United Kingdom
Male, 24

Hi all! Where to start? Well, i'm 21, keen on fitness and old school in music,films and t.v. I'm half way through studying diagnostic radiography at uni. I am passionate to learn about new cultures and want to learn Italian. I like history, reading a...

Languages: English, Italian, German, Swedish

LadyKH Sponsor Badge

  Leeds, United Kingdom
Female, 43

I am married with children I used to like going on long walks but cant now due to many ongoing heath issues, However i do like to watch TV, listen to music and I love to write.I am a down to earth girl, I like to have a laugh and see friends.

Languages: English

Nearlyold

  Dunoon, United Kingdom
Female, 62

I'm quite shy and find it difficult to meet people. I enjoy writing and have some books published.

Languages: English

rengoku96 Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 29

I’d say I’m pretty laid back and a bit goofy. Nerdy of course as you can see by my interests. Which also means I game a lot on PC and I’m pretty obsessed with animes- got quite a few anime themed tattoos too. Besides that I workout a lot and ha...

Languages: German, English, Greek

Bartleby73

  Harrogate, United Kingdom
Male, 52

Hello, everyone! I’m David, an easygoing soul from Ye Olde England. (Part of that little green island next to France). I eat books on a regular basis, usually those relating to philosophy, history, poetry, and theology. (You know, all the light, fr...

Languages: English

TigerSyd Sponsor Badge

  Gosport, United Kingdom
Male, 67

I am a young at heart, fit and well travelled, have lived in many countries and learned many cultures, travelling and history are passiona I love to indulge whenever possible. 3 kids all grown up. I still work through choice in Bioscience, studied Ar...

Languages: English

EdelweissDeva

  York, United Kingdom
Female, 65

Eclectic and varied interests. Love nature. Vegetarian. Love books, gardening and reading. Textile Design and crafting. Walking. Motorbikes. History. Travel. Inquisitive. Languages. Architecture, ancient and modern. Environmental issues. Live music a...

Languages: English, German

Moonfire

  Glenfield, United Kingdom
Female, 44

If you were to look at my spirit animals you would see a Capybara and a Honey Badger. I am a kind-hearted easygoing lady who enjoys gaming over Xbox, creative writing, drawing/painting, reading, and listening to music. I find history, science, and ge...

Languages: English