 St John's Church Gardens, around the tower and church, were awarded both a Green Flag award and Green Flag Heritage status in 2008.With the fabric of the church still requiring significant maintenance, a multi-million pound Restoration project began in 2018, which will reconfigure the church to its original Greek Cross plan, reconnecting the church with its original architectural language, and providing more space for a range of activities, including church services and use as a music venue.New features will include the creation of two new chapels in the north and south wings, a raised stage and a range of new facilities.