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.