The Royal Airship Works was a facility located in Cardington, England, established in the early 20th century. It was primarily used for the construction and maintenance of airships, which are large, lighter-than-air vehicles. The works played a significant role in the development of airship technology during the British Empire. Opened in 1915, the Royal Airship Works produced several notable airships, including the R101, which was part of the British government's airship program. The facility was instrumental in advancing airship design and engineering, although it eventually closed in the 1930s as interest shifted towards heavier-than-air flight.