A traditional village with a crafts centre and old woollen mills, St John’s marks each July 5 as the day of the Tynwald (assembly field) in commemoration of the oldest continuous parliament in the world. The ceremony is staged at Tynwald Hill and is attended by key dignitaries, from the Lieutenant Governor, members of the House of Keys and the Legislative Council as well as figures such as Deemster, Coroner of the Sheading and Captain of the Parish.

The village also boasts an arboretum, shopping centre, wild flower garden and Royal Chapel.