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

Philosopher_In_Scotland Sponsor Badge

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Male, 39

I’m a crazy cat Dad from Edinburgh in Scotland.I have just recently completed a First Class Honours degreeIn German and English, which I achieved while holding down full time work . I love reading about history, philosophy and languages, I support ...

Languages: English, German

The friendly Scouser Sponsor Badge

  Liverpool, United Kingdom
Male, 45

I enjoy history and learning about different cultures and countries. I love genealogy finding out about my family history and am a big fan of music and sport especially football, I also take a big interest in politics and current affairs. I would lik...

Languages: English, German

Cultural Keepsake: The Cavern Club

GurdipS1 Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 39

Interested in swimming, cars, music, films, coding. Pretty homely and looking for emotional chats. I work full time in IT and most of my evenings is spent studying or chatting and keeping in touch with my social circle.I joined here as I felt I was l...

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

Profilename222

  Uk, United Kingdom
Female, 22

Hello! I'm an introvert student who enjoys reading, writing, history, exercising and running, the cinema, baking and cooking and listening to/practising music and dogs. Leave a message if you'd like to connect and I'll try to get back ASAP, thanks.

Languages: English, French, Spanish

EnglishSound

  Nottingham, United Kingdom
Male, 27

I am a contemporary artist. I am interested in art history and current artistic practice. I enjoy drawing, painting and sculpture. I mess around with synths and build sound making devices out of old electronics. I am noisy. I love experimental music....

Languages: English

ParanormalDes

  Rhyl, United Kingdom
Male, 41

I’m a down‑to‑earth person who enjoys quiet chats, good company, and sharing thoughts about everyday life. I’m interested in the paranormal, nature, and animals — I’ve got a dog and a cat who keep me on my toes. I like taking things at my...

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

Terminator

  Coventry, United Kingdom
Male, 21

I’m currently at uni and I love conversations that make me think. I’m meticulous by nature, but I’m also someone who can laugh easily and enjoy the small, simple pleasures in life.

Languages: English, French, Hindi

Hemingway

  Glasgow, United Kingdom
Male, 55

"Own only what you can always carry with you: know languages, know countries, know people. Let your memory be your travel bag" Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.Born in London, having since traveled & lived in numerous countries, I now live in the beautiful Cit...

Languages: English, German, Spanish, Croatian