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

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 at Toolstation as a supervisor.This helps me with my house renovation.

Languages: English

IntrovertedEnglishman

  United Kingdom
Male, 43

Hi, I’m a shy and quiet guy who opens up once I get to know people. I have social anxieties and have no real world friends so I’d like to make some lasting friendships online if possible. I’m into gaming (PS & PC ), exercise (cardio, movies, mu...

Languages: English

Cultural Keepsake: Blackpool Tower, Lancashire

Hemingway Sponsor Badge

  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

Moonbeam72

  Rochester, United Kingdom
Female, 53

Am interested in a window on the world your day to day and to swap cultures and maybe help learn teach language learn about life Am an 80s music girl at heart, love Star Wars, dinosaurs, k dramas and Country music.. my grammar on here a mess as a r...

Languages: English, French

sinkworm

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Female, 21

hi I am a student and I love collecting things, listening to my music, playing bass, watching films, going on walks, cooking and playing video games :) I am travelling to Japan in October and would love recommendations and to know more about the cult...

Languages: English, Japanese

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

JPK58 Sponsor Badge

  Dungannon, United Kingdom
Male, 64

I come from Northern Ireland. I am divorced. I am looking for friends from UK, America and Europe mostly. I like music and films. I also like going to concerts and quizzes.

Languages: English

Eclipse1

  newmarket, United Kingdom
Male, 64

I am an extrovert , love company .My interests are varied including sports , books , fine art, museums , galleries ,horses and film and theatre .I love History and Literature . Also I am a huge fan of Oscar Wilde.

Languages: English

Cultural Keepsake: My home town Newmarket

The Spy Guy Sponsor Badge

  London, United Kingdom
Male, 33

I am an expert in military intelligence in and around WW2 (that's right: spies and other exciting stuff!). I also am really into art, music and board gaming. If you want to hear some awesome esoteric about spies and the like, or have a deep, meaningf...

Languages: English

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