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Data Sources

Transparency about where our content comes from and how we process it.

Events β€” Skiddle

Live event listings on m.city are sourced from the Skiddle API, one of the UK's largest event ticketing and discovery platforms.

  • Events are fetched regularly and normalised to our canonical tag system
  • Categories are mapped to standardised tags (e.g. Live Music, Comedy, Club Night)
  • Past events are archived or removed to maintain fresh content
  • Ticket links go directly to Skiddle β€” we may earn a commission on bookings (see Disclosure)

Tours & Experiences β€” Viator

Guided tours and experiences are sourced from Viator, a TripAdvisor company and the world's largest tours and activities marketplace.

  • Over 4,500 tours across Manchester, London, Barcelona, Paris and more
  • Ratings and review counts are sourced directly from Viator's API
  • Booking links go to Viator β€” we earn a commission on completed bookings

Restaurants & Venues

Restaurant and venue data is compiled from public listings and editorial research. We use a structured tagging system covering cuisine type, dining style, location and audience to help users find relevant recommendations.

  • Cuisine and vibe tags are assigned by our editorial team
  • Reservation links may be affiliate links (e.g. via OpenTable or direct)

Entity Data

Factual information about stadiums, landmarks, venues and people is compiled from public sources including Wikipedia, official club websites and local authority records. All entity data is verified by our editorial team before publication.

Data Quality Standards

All content published on m.city must pass the following quality checks before appearing on site:

  • Minimum content threshold: pages must contain meaningful, original descriptions
  • Category tagging: all items must be correctly categorised
  • Entity linking: content is connected to relevant venues, neighbourhoods and city guides
  • Freshness filter: outdated events and stale content are removed or archived automatically

Questions about our data? Contact us or read our Editorial Policy.