The village of Denver is two miles from Downham Market, and the sluice stands on the River Ouse, next to the Jennyns Arms pub and Denver Sailing Club. Linking the Norfolk Broads to the waterways of the East Midlands, Denver is a busy place and very popular for both walking and sailing. Denver Sluice controls water levels over parts of the fens and stops high tides from flooding low lying areas. The village of Denver is also home to a fully restored 19th century windmill and lies on the path of the Roman Fen Causeway.