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| Proportion | 3:5 |
|---|---|
| Adopted | 2025 |
| Design | Green and gold chevrons on a blue field with a gold crown above |
The flag of Cumbria is a community flag designed to represent the English ceremonial county of Cumbria. It was chosen following a competition and public vote in 2025, and is intended to be an emblem for the county that can be freely used by any individual or organisation.
The field of the flag is blue. There are three green triangles at the base, above which are three zigzags in the order gold, green, gold. The top third contains a gold ancient crown in the centre.
The vexillologist Philip Tibbets, speaking at the ceremony to reveal the flag, stated that the zig-zags represent the rugged Cumbrian landscape. He also said that the crown represents the area's history as a kingdom in its own right, that Scafell Pike is the tallest English mountain, and that the area around Alston in the east of the county is the "roof of England". [1]
The flag was chosen in September 2025 following a competition and public vote. The competition was held in March and April 2025 and attracted nearly 200 entries. A panel of judges including representatives of the Lord Lieutenant of Cumbria and Carlisle Cathedral shortlisted six designs, which were then put to a public vote. [2]
Finalists
The winner of the vote was announced on 6 September 2025 at a ceremony at Carlisle Cathedral, and the new flag flown from the cathedral tower. [2] [3]
The flag is intended to be used by "everyone who chooses to embrace it”, and has been described by the lord-lieutenant's office as "for everyone, a public emblem anyone can use, from schools and sports teams to local businesses and individuals." [4] This is in contrast to flags based on coats of arms, which are restricted in use. [5] [4]
