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

Sam396

  Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Female, 54

I’m Happy, quiet..Good sense of humour. Love exercise, especially yoga, weight training and HIIT. I love reading, all types of books, read every day. I would love to chat and have interesting conversation.

Languages: English

Summers 2026

  Leeds, United Kingdom
Female, 39

I’m a nice caring kind woman a nice friend to have I like keeping fit looking good a good listener

Languages: English

Silver Mouse

  Kings Stanley, United Kingdom
Female, 60

Single, no children but I work with 4-11 year-olds. Big fan of Eurovision and Strictly Come Dancing.Love most animals especially cats though I don't have any of my own. I've been writing to people around the world since I was 11 years old and have be...

Languages: English

ElmooTinkerbell

  North Berwick, United Kingdom
Female, 27

I love to travel and experience new cultures and meet people from all walks of life! I love to learn new languages and I enjoy reading autobiographies. I work as a spa therapist, so I enjoy beauty and wellbeing. My biggest passion is dance, especiall...

Languages: English, French, Irish (Gaelic)

Raindrops on roses

  United Kingdom
Female, 33

I’m total geek and a very creative person, currently very into journaling with way too many washi tapes and stickers with a cooking tv show on in the background. I dabble in all sorts from dungeons and dragons, board games, and many creative projec...

Languages: English

Andy 27 Sponsor Badge

  Harwood, United Kingdom
Male, 60

I consider myself friendly and chatty. I enjoy house renovation, walking and all sports. I support Manchester City,l work as a supervisor.This helps me with my house renovation.

Languages: English

Boostdoubledecker

  Coventry, United Kingdom
Male, 40

I am a happy care free guy, who is positive most of the time and tries to make people around me laugh. I am a bit zany but always fun. I like sports and video games (especially Nintendo) and sports and watching movies. My interests are mixed but I tr...

Languages: English

Cmt87

  Nottingham, United Kingdom
Female, 39

I am a Student veterinary nurse, I love dogs especially papillons, and wildlife especially foxes. I enjoy drawing and painting, and crafts, walking in nature, anime and manga, studio ghibli, reading (mostly fantasy, crime), science, plants, and rock ...

Languages: English, French, Mandarin

Jay333

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 44

Fun easy to get along with guy! Love long chats and chatting about absolutely anything!!!!

Languages: English

Salim A Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 60

My name is Salim. I live in London. I am an engineer. My hobbies include learning about people's cultures, history, geography and current affairs. I enjoy travel,running and fitness. I am a Muslim convert. I am married.

Languages: English