Penlington is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Alfred Penlington, footballer killed during World War II Nathan Penlington, Welsh writer, poet, live literature producer and magician Peter Penlington (1932–2025), New Zealand lawyer and judge Ross Penlington (1931–2001), former Court of Appeal Judge in Hong Kong William Penlington (mayor) (1832–1899), New Zealand builder and mayor William Penlington (teacher) (1890–1982), New Zealand school principal and educationalist
See also Penington