[2] The ancient parish of Bubwith also covers the village of Breighton and the hamlets of Gunby and Willitoft, but its location on and crossing over the River Derwent led to its becoming the largest settlement in the area.Crossing the bridge required a toll until 1936, with the original costs amounting to three shilling for six horses, and 10 pence for twenty head of oxen.It has also been enabled for 21CN, and has been accepting orders for FTTC BT Infinity since December 2013 In the mid 1970s Bubwith was the location where John Hemmens ran his model steam business operating from one of the Breighton aerodrome Nissen huts.[16] There is a licensed bar, and sports hall that runs events and weekly classes in Zumba, Tai Chi, Boxfit and Salsa.Village amenities include an off-licence with delicatessen, The White Swan public house, a store, an Indian restaurant, award-winning butchers J A Mounfield & Son[17] and a hairdressers.