East Anglia gay hotels are not necessarily gay owned but are definitely LGBT friendly. (No one wants to turn up and be turned away). Gay places to stay are guaranteed to be tolerant and friendly; in places like Manchester, Brighton and Blackpool, hotels often bill themselves as 'straight friendly' in order to challenge the heteronormative term 'gay friendly', to be funny and to make people think. The best Cambridge gay accommodation tends to be holiday apartments; not really the preserve of the conservative or narrow minded and staff are on hand to sort out any potential troublemakers.
Norwich gay accommodation is widely available in this medieval city, without medieval attitudes; after all you deserve to be able to hold your partner's hand without getting dirty looks or downright abuse. Always check out the local bars and gay friendly pubs; some of the best Norwich gay B&B accommodation is contained within their walls, and the scene is right on your doorstop. Norwich gay friendly hotels vary from boutique establishments to the large chains, which have firm policies of respect and tolerance, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. These can be a little cheaper, especially if you're visiting for Norwich pride.
Cambridge has enjoyed a long history of intellectual and homosexual graduates, such as Stephen Fry and Sir Ian McKellan. There are plenty of nice little Cambridge gay friendly B&Bs and a classy, vibrant scene. Outside of term time you can even walk the sainted halls where Isaac Newton and Darwin have trod. Other Cambridgeshire gay friendly accommodation is to be found in Peterborough and other main cities. Providers usually state explicitly whether they are gay friendly or gay owned, and can often give great advice about tourist attractions and night clubs.