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In
1886 at the height of the slate quarrying period the following businesses
and tradesmen were to be found in Llanberis - 35 hotels and guest houses,
4 pubs, 17 grocery shops, 4 butchers, 4 bakers, 3 drapers, 3 chemists,
2 coal merchants, 2 guides, 4 joiners, 2 stonemasons, 2 shoe manufacturers
and a watchmaker. (Source, Llanberis Past and Present - S.C. Lowe).
Today Llanberis still offers a variety of shops and services so whether you are looking for the perfect present, need some new climbing boots, have to get your laundry done, or just want to stock up on your supplies, make sure you visit the High Street.
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| Tourist Information Centre | Make the most of your stay! Information on places to stay, attractions to visit, things to do. Maps and guidebooks for sale. |
41A High Street, Llanberis, LL55 4EU |
01286 870765 llanberis.tic@gwynedd.gov.uk |
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| Texaco Service Station | ESSO petrol/diesel, calor gas, coal. Magazines, newspapers, greetings cards, lottery tickets | Deiniolen, Caernarfon, LL55 3NF | (01286) 871521 | |
| Castle Gift Shop | Newspapers, gifts, confectionery etc and internet room. |
High Street, Llanberis, LL55 4SU | (01286) 870379 |
http://www.castlegiftshop.co.uk/ |
| Costcutters (Convenience Store) | Croes/welcome to your local Costcutter Convenience Store. Open 7 days a week. Licensed, cash point, DVDs, hot and cold takeaway. |
High Street, Llanberis, LL55 4SU | 01286 870434 | |
| Fframia | Selection of prints - local artists, limited editions, mountains, local scenes. Picture framing services and other gifts. | Unit 4, Craft Workshops, Padarn Country Park, Llanberis, LL55 4TY |
(01286) 870922 | |
| Formag | Hardware ironmongery and household products | 41a High Street | (01286) 872501 | |
| Garth Maelog | Fresh fruit and vegetables. Groceries. Pet foods and accessories. Bedding plants, perennials and shrubs. Fishing permits. Handmade cards and crafts. | 51 High Street, Llanberis, LL55 4EU |
(01286) 870840 | |
| Joe Brown's |
Shop founded in 1966 named after (and originally owned) by world famous mountaineer Joe Brown and wife Val. Renowned for its range of stock, friendly knowledgeable staff and excellent advice when asked for. Usually lots of bargains and `Good Buys`. A visit is a must for Climbers, Mountaineers, Hillwalkers and anyone who spends time in Snowdonia. | Menai Hall, High Street, Llanberis, LL55 4HA | 01286 870327 | |
| RJ & L Roberts | Antiques | High Street | 07710 603197 | |
| Llanberis Post Office | Cards, stationery and toys | 36 High Street | 01286 870201 | |
| HSBC Bank plc | Full counter service. 24hr cash point situated in High Street. Opening hours Mon & Wed: 9.30 – 11.30 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Frid: 1.30 – 3.30 p.m. | 29 High Street, Llanberis, LL55 4EU |
01286 762444 | |
| Barclays Cash Point | Outside Electric Mountain Visitor Centre | |||
| Saffron | Organic food shop and vegetarian delicatessen and take-away. Natural medicines, essential oils and household products. |
48 High Street, Llanberis, LL55 4EU |
01286 871777 | http://www.llanberisorganics.co.uk/ |
| Surf-Lines |
Experience Snowdonia’s best adventures with Surf-lines! Canoing, climbing, scrambling, walking and coasteering. All ages and abilities welcome. Excellent adventure sports shop - find us at y Glyn Lakeshore. | Y Glyn Lakeshore Llanberis, LL55 4EL | 01286 879001 | http://www.surf-lines.co.uk/ |
| Swigod a Sebon – Laundry and Ironing Services | Don’t spend hours over your laundry – visit us. Service washes, ironing, duvets, dry-cleaning, alterations. Pick-up service available. |
54 High Street, Llanberis, LL55 4EU |
01286 870088 ffion@swigodasebon.wanadoo.co.uk |
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| The Slate Shop | A diverse selection of hand crafted gifts from Wales in slate, wood and wrought iron. Excellent selection of general and reference books. | Welsh Slate Museum, Llanberis, LL55 4TY | 01286 870630 | |
| Electric Mountain Shop | The attractive gift shop provides an extensive range of fascinating and unusual gifts, hand-made products, glassware, and books. From a rolling programme of exhibitions, many by local artists, paintingsand prints are also for sale. | Electric Mountain, Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 4UR | 01286 870636 | |
| Georgio’s Ice Cream | Up to 24 flavours of fresh home-made Italian style ice cream, made with local dairy produce. Fresh coffee and ice cream cakes. |
49 High Street, Llanberis, LL55 4EU |
Tel: 01286 871211 |
www.georgiosicecream.co.uk |
| Spar | SPAR – for food on the go or essentials you forgot to pack, tonight’s lotto or mobile credit, we’re there for you. |
High Street, Llanberis | Tel: 01286 871050 | |