Ed Sheeran grew up primarily in Framlingham, Suffolk, England, where he moved with his family as a child after being born in Halifax, West Yorkshire. He spent his early childhood in Hebden Bridge and then moved to Suffolk where he attended school. Additionally, he spent many childhood holidays in County Wexford, Ireland, near his grandparents, with whom he feels a strong cultural connection. His father is from Belfast, and Sheeran identifies culturally as Irish due to the influence of his Irish roots and family experiences during his upbringing.
