I had not heard of Tewkesbury before stumbling across it when looking for a house to rent to spend the Christmas holidays. As it turns out, it was an idyllic place to be at Christmas with my family; the perfect getaway from London life. The medieval market town, nestled between the River Avon and Severn River, has a surprising amount to see and do and was larger than I expected. From its historic Abbey, cute independent cafes and shops, to the great walks in the countryside, these are my top recommendations for how to spend a weekend in this Gloucestershire town. Visit Tewkesbury Abbey Tewkesbury Abbey (aka The Abbey Church…