Lindisfarne, Tasmania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lindisfarne Hobart, Tasmania
Lindisfarne Bay
Lindisfarne Location in Hobart
Population	6,639 (2021 census)includes pop. Flagstaff Gully
Postcode(s)	7015
LGA(s)	City of Clarence
Federal Division(s)	Franklin
Suburbs around Lindisfarne: Derwent River Geilston Bay Derwent River Lindisfarne Flagstaff Gully Derwent River Rose Bay Warrane

Lindisfarne is a suburb located on the Eastern Shore of Hobart, the capital city of Tasmania, Australia. It's about 6 kilometres (around 3.7 miles) from the city centre and is part of the City of Clarence area.

History of Lindisfarne's Name

Lindisfarne got its name from a house called Lindisferne House, which was built in the 1820s. For a while, starting in 1892, the suburb was known as Beltana. However, this caused confusion with another nearby place called Bellerive. So, in 1903, the name was changed back to Lindisfarne. This new name came from Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island, which is a famous tidal island in Northumberland, England. Even today, some parts of the suburb, like where the Beltana Bowls Club is, are still called Beltana by local people.

Lindisfarne Bay: A Hub for Water Sports

Lindisfarne is built around a beautiful bay that shares its name. This bay is one of many calm and sheltered spots along the Derwent River. It's a popular place for water activities and is home to several clubs. These clubs offer activities like rowing, sailing, and motor-cruising on the local waterways.

Boating Clubs in Lindisfarne Bay

You'll find several important clubs right on the bay's edge:

• The Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania was started in 1924.
• The Lindisfarne Sailing Club began in 1955.
• The Lindisfarne Rowing Club, founded in 1905, is famous for producing Olympic rowers like Scott Brennan and Stephen Hawkins.

Sports and Recreation in Lindisfarne

Lindisfarne has a large park dedicated to recreation. This park offers many facilities for different sports and activities.

Sporting Facilities and Clubs

• Playing Fields: These fields are home to the Lindisfarne Blues, a football team that plays in the Southern Tasmanian Football League (now called the SFL). The Lindisfarne Cricket Club also plays here as part of the Tasmanian Grade Cricket competition.
• Tennis Courts: The Lindisfarne Tennis Club uses these courts.
• Bowls Club: The Beltana RSL Bowls Club has its links here.
• ANZAC Memorial Park: This special park is a memorial to soldiers. It's located on a high point overlooking the Derwent River and Mount Wellington. This memorial park is also the site of a large Tasmanian Aboriginal midden, which is a historical pile of shells and other items left by Aboriginal people.

Homes for Seniors

Lindisfarne is also home to several large communities designed for senior citizens. These include places like the Queen Victoria Home and the Freemasons Home Southern Tasmania, which provide accommodation and care for older people.

Christian Connections in Lindisfarne

Some Christian churches and schools in Lindisfarne are named after important saints and scholars from the original Lindisfarne island in England. For example, you'll find St Aidan's Anglican Church and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School.

Education in Lindisfarne

The suburb has two main schools for younger students:

• St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
• Lindisfarne State Primary School