# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mini Riders
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 09 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Mon, 09 Mar, 2026 at 11:15 am
- **Event Description**: Early years balance bike and pedal bike sessions.

Sessions are designed to introduce children to the joy of riding a balance bike, or first pedal bike. Our activities aim to build confidence and essential cycling skills including balance, steering and braking. Each session is planned to nurture your child's development and foster a love for biking.

The sessions are held entirely outdoors on Bottom Field. For your convenience, please park at Gravel Hill or Meadow car parks, if you need directions please head to the Visitor Centre first for advice.

Booking is essential
Please bring your child's bike and helmet, riders must wear their helmet whenever they are riding their bike
Car parking charges apply

For more information please contact us via email at qecp.enquiries@hants.gov.uk or speak to a member of our team on 02392 595040
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/petersfield/mini-riders/200029765405004
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, sports, cycling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://shop.hants.gov.uk/products/mini-riders-at-queen-elizabeth-country-park-monday-23rd-february-2nd-9th-16th-or-23rd-march-2026-10-30am?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=petersfield-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Petersfield
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean, Hampshire, PO8 0QE Petersfield, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 50.953
- **long**: -0.98388
- **full address**: Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean, Hampshire, PO8 0QE Petersfield, United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Petersfield Lane, Waterlooville, PO8 0QE, United Kingdom, Petersfield

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Queen Elizabeth Country Park - Hampshire County Council (https://allevents.in/org/queen-elizabeth-country-park-hampshire-county-council/12218037)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 09 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean, Hampshire, PO8 0QE Petersfield, United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Petersfield Lane, Waterlooville, PO8 0QE, United Kingdom, Petersfield
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Queen Elizabeth Country Park - Hampshire County Council
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, sports, cycling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Mini Riders ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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