Denver
Ward in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.573, 0.408 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 63 99 |
| Dialling code: | 01366 (Downham Market) |
The ward centred on Denver sits in the borough of King's Lynn and West Norfolk in Norfolk, England, occupying low-lying fenland beside the River Great Ouse. The area is notable for the historic Denver Sluice and a traditional windmill, with a landscape shaped by drainage channels, flood defences and broad arable fields that give it a distinctive fenland character.
Local life is largely rural and agricultural, with a small, dispersed population and a community focused on farming, outdoor recreation and wildlife - boating, fishing and birdwatching are popular. The sluice’s long role in water management has influenced settlement and economy over the centuries and draws visitors interested in industrial heritage and fenland nature, while the nearby market town of King's Lynn provides services and connections.
Postcode districts covering Denver
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 13 miles
- Wisbech 12 miles
- Thetford 18 miles
- March 13.5 miles
- Newmarket 22.3 miles
- Ely 13.3 miles
- Mildenhall 15.5 miles
- Whittlesey 22.5 miles
- Downham Market 2.4 miles
- Chatteris 17.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ryston Parish 1.2 miles
- Hilgay Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Denver Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Fordham Parish 1.7 miles
- West Dereham Built-up area 2 miles
- South Downham Ward 2.2 miles
- East Downham Ward 2.3 miles
- Downham Market Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Downham Old Town Ward 2.4 miles
- North Downham Ward 2.7 miles
- Crimplesham Parish 3 miles
- Wereham Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Denver
PE38 0DF, PE38 0AZ, PE38 0HE, PE38 0EG, PE38 0DZ, PE33 9RD, PE38 0LJ, PE38 0LH, PE38 0LN … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 37.4 miles
- Stansted Airport 48.1 miles
- Downham Market Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Watlington Railway Station 7 miles
Hotels near Denver Ad
- Crown Lodge Hotel 4 7.4 miles
Schools in Denver
- Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
- Hilgay Riverside Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 3.7 miles
- Lynford Hall Estate 12.2 miles
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 12.8 miles
- Elveden Hall Estate 17.3 miles
- Wayland Wood Forest 17.9 miles
- Saham Wood Forest 18 miles
- Sandringham House Estate 18.3 miles
- Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 18.8 miles