Scary Stories, Samhain & A Spooky Stay at The Harrison

There’s something about autumn in Ireland that makes the imagination stir. As the nights draw in and the wind rattles at the windows, it’s easy to see why Ireland is the birthplace of Samhaint the ancient Celtic festival that gave rise to Halloween. Samhain marked the halfway point between autumn and winter, a time when the veil between this world and the next was at its thinnest. Spirits wandered freely, and people told stories to keep fearand the dark at bay.

Here at The Harrison Chambers of Distinction in Belfast, we love keeping that tradition alive. This Halloween, we’ll be telling scary stories in the flickering glow of candlelight, sharing Irish folklore and chilling tales that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end. Expect whispers of banshees, the ghostly echoes of Belfast’s past, and eerie legends that trace back to Samhain itself.

Why Stay at The Harrison This Halloween?

Atmosphere: Our historic Victorian building, with its creaking staircases and character-filled rooms, is the perfect setting for ghost stories.

Stories with Soul: Each of our 30 rooms is named after a character from Ireland’s cultural past. Writers, artists, musicians, and dreamers. Many of them knew darkness and light, making them ideal companions for a night of storytelling.

An Irish Halloween Experience: While the world may know Halloween as trick-or-treating and costumes, here you’ll discover its true roots in Samhain, fire, folklore, and the spirit world.

Whether you’re curled up with a glass of wine, or wandering the candlelit hallways, The Harrison is the perfect place to step back in time and experience Halloween the way it was meant to be: full of mystery, stories, and just a little fear.

Book your Halloween stay now and join us for a night of scary stories at The Harrison.

Discover the roots of Samhain in Ireland