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A view from Beacon Hill in Calderdale

11th October - 18th October

What’s On in Calderdale: 11–18 October 2026

1. Trains and Treats — Brighouse
Sunday 11 October, 11am–1pm or 2–4pm | Ravensprings Park
Ride the miniature railways at Brighouse and Halifax Model Engineers’ open day. Refreshments are available, or bring a picnic. Book a morning or afternoon session; there is no general visitor parking on site.
Details · Booking. happeningnext.com

2. Tod-Murder-N heritage walk — Todmorden
Sunday 11 October, 2pm | £4
Guide Anne Mealia explores some of Todmorden’s notorious murders and lesser-known crimes. Meet at Christ Church graveyard, OL14 5AN. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but the route is unsuitable for mobility scooters.
Walk details. calderdaleheritagewalks.org.uk

3. Carolyn Forché and Kwame Dawes — Old Town
Sunday 11 October, 7.30pm | Wainsgate Chapel | £18
An evening with two internationally acclaimed poets, part of Wainsgate’s Unspeakable programme. Forché will read from her new collection, while Dawes brings work spanning poetry, fiction and his experiences as Jamaica’s poet laureate.
Details and tickets. What's On Hebden Bridge