Join Peace Pledge Union for Conscientious Objectors' Day

This annual event in Tavistock Square features speeches and music in front of the conscientious objectors' memorial stone, followed by a reading of COs' names from across history. Flowers are laid on the memorial stone, followed by a minute's silence.

Where - Tavistock Square, London, WC1H

When - 1-2pm, Friday 15th May 2026

Speakers include:

• Emma Sangster from ForcesWatch

• Michael Elstub from Veterans for Peace

The National Ceremony is always free to attend.