Amanda Jane

Ed Sheeran posed for pictures with fans during a break from filming on Southwold beach

An Ed Sheeran fan said spotting the singer on the Suffolk coast was “a nice surprise”.

Amanda Jane was walking along Southwold seafront with her friend and their children when they noticed camera crews near the beach huts.

She said she realised the former Framlingham schoolboy was filming but she “plucked up the courage” to ask for a photo, admitting she “almost bottled it”.

Sheeran is filming a video with Bridgerton star Claudia Jessie for a new song, which will feature in a Netflix film directed by Richard Curtis, called That Christmas.

Amanda Jane

The singer, pictured with Richard Curtis, was filming a music video on Southwold seafront

Ms Jane said: “Me and a friend just happened to plan a walk along the beach with our children – we were actually going to go to Lowestoft beach but decided on Southwold.

“We spent a few minutes watching and distracting the kids with their lunch before plucking up the courage to go over and ask for a photo.

“I’ve heard it was for filming linked to a song he is releasing for a Christmas animation film – Claudia Jessie, who is Eloise in Bridgerton, was there with him.”

‘Polite and approachable’

According to Ms Jane, the star, known for hits such as Thinking Out Loud and Perfect, was more than happy to indulge fans who gathered at the shoot.

“We didn’t stay long after as the children were too focused on their food – my daughter was totally oblivious eating her iced gems,” she added.

“But it was a nice surprise, he was very polite and approachable, happily had photos with people passing by.

“Everyone was respectful and left him to it, waiting for convenient times to approach. It was nice to see him remaining local for filming.”